Outstanding Professor

San José State University (2015)

Christine Oravec Environmental Communication Research Award

National Communication Association (2014)

Teaching Excellence Award

College of Social Sciences, San José State University (2013)

Japanese National Debate Tour Coach

Committee on International Discussion and Debate (2013)

Salzburg Fellow

San José State University (2012-2013)

Top Paper Award

Environmental Communication Division, National Communication Association (2011)

University Scholar

San José State University (2009)

Diane Lamude-Furno Top Paper Award

Media Studies Interest Group,Western States Communication Association, (2004)

Outstanding Teaching Award

Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California (2002) 

Teaching Service Award

Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California (2002)

Japanese National Debate Tour Debater

Committee on International Discussion and Debate (2001)

Brass Key Distinguished Alumni Award

Barkley Forum, Emory University (2000)

National Debate Champion

Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA) (1998)