Allyship in Action Award, LGBTQ+ Resource Center, George Mason University.
2012
Led CNM to be ranked as the Third Best Communications and Media Program in the World by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (July).
Recognized for Exceptional Service as Head of Department, CNM Annual Homecoming Celebration.
2011
Wellness Ambassador Award for supporting mental wellness by facilitating meditation classes and wellness workshops which helped over 1,000 students and staff over 2.5 years, National University of Singapore.
2010
Inducted in the NUS Teaching Hall of Fame for winning the University Level Excellent Teaching Award three consecutive years (did not qualify for teaching awards for four years).
2009
Excellent Teacher Award, University Level, National University of Singapore.
2008
Excellent Teacher Award, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Excellent Teacher Award, University Level, National University of Singapore.
2007
Second Place, Broadcast Education Association, International Division.
Excellent Teacher Award, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.
2006
Excellent Teacher Award, University Level, National University of Singapore.
2005
Excellent Teacher Award, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.
2004
Second Place, Debut Category, Broadcast Education Association, International Division.
2003
Excellent Teacher Award, University Level, National University of Singapore.
2002
Excellent Teacher Award, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.
2001
Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research in Chile.
2000
Cash Award for Research Productivity and Teaching Excellence, University of Florida.
1998
Cash Award for Research Productivity and Teaching Excellence, University of Florida.
1997
Hispanic-Latino Student Council Award for Mentoring Excellence, University of Florida.
1996
Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida (This is an award for excellence in teaching).
Faculty Service Award, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida.
1995
Teacher of the Year Award, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida.
Second Place, Open Competition, Broadcast Education Association, History Division.
1994
Best Faculty Paper, History Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Southeast Colloquium.
1993
Award for Outstanding Mentorship, Multicultural Recognition Program, University of Florida Office of Student Affairs.
First Place, Open Competition, Broadcast Education Association Law and Policy Division.
1992
First Place, Open Competition, Broadcast Education Association Law and Policy Division.
1991
First Place, Open Competition, Broadcast Education Association Law and Policy Division.
1990
Golden Image Award, Florida Public Relations Association, Video
1989
Judges Award, Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image, Video.
Golden Image Award of Distinction, Florida Public Relations Association, Video