Computers and Composition Charles Moran Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Field, 2007. See http://computersandcomposition.osu.edu/awards/charlesmoran.htm
Outstanding College Service Award, Humanities Division, College of Arts and Sciences, Illinois State University, 2006-2007.
Outstanding University Teacher. Illinois State University, 2004 - 2005.
Lambda Delta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta Faculty Appreciation Certificate for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring of Students, 1999 and 2004.
Outstanding College Teacher, Humanities Division. Illinois State University, College of Arts and Sciences, 2001.
Distinguished Chapter Service Award. Illinois Heartland Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, 2000.
Red Tassel Chapter of Mortar Board Faculty Appreciation Certificate, 1998.
Award for Distinguished Technical Communication and Best of Show for the 1990 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan Owner’s Manual, Technical Publications Competition, the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, 1990.
Award of Excellence for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird Owner’s Manual, the Society for Technical Communication International Technical Publications Competition, 1990.
Phi Beta Kappa, Michigan State University, 1972.