2005 – NASPAA Honoree, "Best Article in the Journal of Public Affairs Education for 2005."

2005-2006 – Faculty Recognition, ASU Student Affairs for making a difference in the lives of ASU students; across the Tempe, Polytechnic, and Tempe campuses about 60 faculty received this award.

2004 – School of Public Affairs Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University.

2003 – Nominee, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management Policy Council, 2003.

1999 – Nominee, National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Excellence in Teaching Award.

1998 – present - Fellow, Wakonse Fellowship for faculty who are devoted to teaching and learning.

1997 – School of Public Affairs Distinguished Teaching Award, Arizona State University.

1998 – Nominee, Co-Curricular Programs and Service Last Lecture series.

1994 – School of Public Affairs "Leg of the Stool" Award for Excellence in Service, Arizona State University.

1992 – Nominee, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management Dissertation Award.

1983-1984 – Recipient of Mellon Fellowship, Carnegie Mellon University.