Professional
2003 – ACTON INSTITUTE, NOVAK AWARD
• $10,000 prize acknowledging and rewarding outstanding new research into the interrelation of religion and economic liberty
Student (selected)
1979 – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY, ORDER OF THE GOLDEN BEAR—LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
• Nominated by at least three members and elected for service and dedication to the University
• Approximately 1,000 current members
1979 – STATE FARM COMPANIES FOUNDATION, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT FELLOWSHIP
• 5,000 prizes awarded nationally to 8 exceptional students majoring in a business-related field for academic achievement, leadership and extracurricular service
• Nominated by a dean, department head or professor
1978 – NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP
• Monetary prize awarded for academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership and financial need
1978 – CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO, PRESIDENT’S PLAQUE
• Annual award to one student for outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement
1977 – BANK OF AMERICA, COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
• Monetary prize awarded to one student per community (junior) college majoring in a business-related field for academic achievement and campus leadership
• Participated in a California statewide competition among winners