2006 Carol Marquis Award for Excellence in School Programs from the World Affairs Councils of America;

2006 Outstanding Community Organization Programmer Award for the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program from the National Council for International Visitors;

2004 Great Decisions 50th Anniversary Award from the Foreign Policy Association for outstanding work and growth;

2004 President’s Award for Council Excellence from the World Affairs Councils of America;

2003 Twin Cities International Citizen Award;

2001 Mondale Award for Japan-Minnesota Partnership from the Japan America Society of Minnesota.