Awards and Recognitions
- 1991 – Musician of the year presented by Earshot Jazz Society
- 1994 – Inducted into the Earshot Jazz Society Seattle “Hall of Fame”
- 2001 - Educator of the year presented by Downbeat Magazine
- 2003 – Impact award recipient presented by The Recording Academy
- 2004 – “Outstanding Music Educator” award presented by Seattle Music Educators Association
- 2007 – Mayor’s Arts Award presented by Seattle Mayor Gregory Nickels
- 2008 – Named one of the 50 most influential musicians in Seattle music by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
- 2010 - Contribution To The Community award by Inside Out
- 2010 – Impact Award presented by City of Seattle
- 2011 – Inducted into the WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association) Hall of Fame
- 2011 – Outstanding Achievement In The Arts award by Artsfund
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