Recognitions/Awards/Honors
National Governor's Association: Commission for First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. Artwork presented during black tie ceremony at the White House. Work is exhibited in Mrs. Obama's office. February 2010
National Cover Contest Award: MN Clay, catalog full front cover image, Minneapolis, MN, 09
North Dakota Governor's Award in Arts Education: Bi-annual honor for significant and sustained contributions to the arts and education in North Dakota, Bismarck, ND 09 (SEE FULL ARTICLE BELOW)
Distinguished Creative Exhibition: The first time in the history of the University of North Dakota that this award has been given to a visual arts graduate. Grand Forks, ND, 09
Best in Category: Grand Cities Art Fest, Grand Forks, ND, 09
Honorable Mention: Midwestern Exhibit, Rourke Art Museum, 08
Art Buzz International 3rd Place in Ceramics: Art Collection Book Competition, 08
NICHE AWARD: National Ceramic Award in wheel-thrown ceramics category, by the Rosen Group, American Craft Council, and the Philadelphia Buyer's Market, Philadelphia, PA, 07
Merit Award: Artsplash, Sioux City, IA, 07
Merit Award: Minnesota State Community and Technical College Show, Fergus Falls, MN, 07
Best of Show-Ceramics: Fargo Street Fair, 04-06
Best of Show: Park Point Fine Art Fair, Duluth, MN, 06 Best of Show: Heritage Hjemkomst Fine Art Exhibit, Moorhead, MN, 06
Cambridge Who�s Who American Teachers: Student nominated 06,03 Best of Show: Artsplash, Sioux City, IA, 05
Best of Show: Bismarck Capital Affair, 05 Merit Award: Edina Art Fair, 05
Best in 3D, Buckskinner Award: ND Roughrider International Art Show, Williston, ND, 05
Best of Show Purchase Award: ND Roughrider International, Williston, ND, 05
Best of Show: Grand Cities Art Fest, Grand Forks, ND, 04
Second Place: Taste of the Valley Fine Art Exhibit, Moorhead, MN, 04
Best of Show-Overall: Fargo Street Fair, 04
Teacher of the Year: Fargo North High School Student Council, 03
Best of Show: Kaddatz Gallery Exhibit, Fergus Falls, MN, 02
Best of Show: Yankee Doodle Art Fair, Eagan, MN, 01
Best of Show: Lincoln Ave. Fine Arts Festival, Fergus Falls, MN, 01
Third Place Award: Fine Arts Exhibit, Heritage Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead, MN, 01
Third Place Award: Lincoln Ave. Fine Arts Festival, Fergus Falls, MN, 00
