2008: Times of Southwest Louisiana’s “Up & Coming Under 40”
2011: Family & Youth Counseling Agency’s “Philanthropist of the Year Award”
2011: Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission’s “Patriot of the Year Award”
2011: Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Louisiana Chapter’s “Philanthropy Day 2011 Honoree”
2013: “The Louisiana Distinguished Civilian Service Medal,” presented by the Louisiana National Guard
2017-2018: Diocese of Lake Charles Citizen of the Year, presented by Msgr. Cramer’s Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus
2018: Alliance for Positive Growth Annual Awards Public Servant Elected Category
2018: Humanitarian of the Year, presented by Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana – 7th Masonic District PHA
2021: Shining Example Award for Governmental Tourism Leadership by the Southeast Tourism Society
2022: Named Small Business Administration 2022 Phoenix Award Champion
2022: Recognized by Louisiana Housing Corporation as V. Jean Butler Housing Hero
2022: Awarded Louisiana Community and Technical College System Joe D. May Excellence in Public Policy
2023: Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation Louisiana Leads Award
2024: Liberty Bell Award for Outstanding Community Service from Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
2024: McNeese State University Distinguished Alumni Award
2025: National Tommy Longo Disaster Leadership Award
2025: Vice Chair National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee