Awards and Honors                          

                       1991 Triple Crown Winner

                    1992 National BOAC Top Ten

                    1994 National Agriscience Teacher of the Year

                    1995 NVATA Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher

                    1995 South Dakota Jaycees Outstanding Educator

                    1996 National BOAC Top Ten, Triple Gold Chapter.

                    National Achievement in Volunteerism Finalist

                    1996 NVATA Outstanding Ag Ed Program

                    1997 National Chapter, Community Development

                    Top Ten, Three Star Chapter

                    1997 AVA Vocational Teacher of the year Finalist

                    1998  - USA Today All Teacher Team

                    1999 Three Star Chapter

                    2003 - National PALS Grant Recipient

                    2004 - State Director's Exemplary Program Award        

                    2004 - Three Star Chapter

                    2004 - NAAE Teacher of Teachers Award - Bronze -2