
Winner DWAA Writing Competition Maxwell Awards
2019 – Best Magazine Article “Maud Earl: First Lady of Dog Painting” AKC Gazette
2018 – Best Club Publication “The Westminster Dog Show Official Program”
2013 – Best Podcast “AKC’s Pick of the Litter” – Host Lisa Peterson
2012 – Best Podcast “AKC’s Pick of the Litter” – Host Lisa Peterson

Winner “Big Apple” Awards
2010 – Integrated Communications: Government, Associations & Non-Profit Organizations
American Kennel Club “Meet the Breeds”
2009 – Reputation Management: Government, Associations & Non-Profit Organizations
American Kennel Club “Campaign to Find a Dog for Obama”
2009 – Public Affairs: Government, Associations & Non-Profit Organizations
American Kennel Club “Protect Your Pet from Theft”

Winner “Non-Profit PR” Award
2009 – PR on a Shoestring Budget
American Kennel Club “A Dog for Obama”

PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence
2009 – Events and Observances – More Than Seven Days: Associations / Non-Profit Organizations
American Kennel Club “Campaign to Find a Dog for Obama

PRSA Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation
2009 – Media Relations: Associations / Non-Profit Organizations
American Kennel Club “Campaign to Find a Dog for Obama”

Winner “Sigma Delta Chi” Award
Outstanding Graduate in Journalism – University of Bridgeport

Winner “Graduate Award” Scholarship
Western Connecticut State University Alumni Association
MFA Creative and Professional Writing Program Graduate Student