- Climate Change Business Journal 2013 Business Model Innovation: GHGs & Adaptation Award
- American Carbon Registry’s 2013 Innovation Award
- National Wetlands Award Nominee for Best Research 2013
- Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award Nominee 2012
- Water Challenge Winner – Most Promising Environmental Entrepreneur 2012
- Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans (SENO) Accelerator Associates Program 2011
- Rotary International Promising Young Environmental Leaders GSE 2011
- The Frank W. Macdonald Environmental Health Sciences Outstanding Student Award 2009
- Delta Omega Honorary Public Health Society Best Dissertation Nomination 2009
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2008
- American Public Health Association Environment Section Student Recognition Award 2007
- Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans Storm Team Gold Medal of Recognition 2006
- The Federal Republic of Germany Disaster Relief Agency Medal for Exemplary Service 2005
- Elected Member of the Eta Chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Public Health Society 2005
- Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Environmental Health Sciences 2005
- Jack R. Aron Scholar for the 2004-2005 Academic Year, Tulane Health Sciences Center
- National Chancellor’s List 2004-2005
- Colorado Division of Wildlife’s Diversity in Natural Resources Scholar 1996
- Colorado Governor’s Award for Youth in Natural Resources 1994