Outstanding Achievement in Mentorship (National AORN) - 2012

Who's Who in Infection Prevention (Infection Control Today) - 2006

Educator of the Year (National ASHCSP) - 2002

Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Nurse Education (National AORN) - 2001

Distinguished Alumnus Award: Community College of Denver - 2000

Award for Excellence in Education: Denver AORN - 1999

National Central Service Department of the Year, Healthcare Purchasing News - 1999

National AORN Scholarship Award - 1987, 1988, 1997, 1998, 1999

Children's Choice Award (Innovation): The Children‘s Hospital, Denver - 1996

Outstanding Student: School of Professional Studies - 1993

Who's Who Award Among Students in American Universities and Colleges - 1993

Denver AORN Memorial Education Fund - 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1997, 2000

Colorado Scholars Award - 1983, 1984, 1990