- Robert Hill Graduate Writing Award for Nonfiction “Robert Loveman: This Man of Few Words”
- Professional Writing Scholar’s Award – University of Kennesaw
- Writers-Editors Network 2nd Place Nonfiction: “Darrell Geist: Voice of the Buffalo” “…excellent narrative, chock full of imagery – yet, not overdone in the least”
- Midlife Collage Winner First Place: “The Heartbreak of Alzheimer’s”
- Southeastern Writers Association (SWA) 2nd Place Inspiration: “The Best Gifts”
- Asheville Christian Writers Conference Honorable Mention Devotions “Reclaim Joy”
- Writer’s Digest Competition (Articles): “Coloring Outside the Lines: How to Encourage Your Child’s Creativity”
- Writer’s Digest Competition (Articles): “My Little Opposites”
