- 2010 DAAD Prize.
- 2008 Fitz Thyssen Fellowship.
- 2005 Ken Boxley Foundation Career Grant.
- 2005 Special Presentation Award Contract Offer from Artists International Presentations, Inc.
- 2005 Flushing Rotary Club Career Grant.
- 2002 Grand Prix du Disque Belge.
- 1999 Emilia Conde Career Development Fund.
- 1997-1999 Regional Artist Grants from North Carolina Arts Council.
- 1997 Emilia Conde Award for Outstanding Young Musicians in New York City.
First Prizes in the following competitions:
- Hollaender Opera and Concert Management Young Concert Artists International Auditions.
- Mrs. Henry L. Corbit Senior Young Artist Competition in Portland, Oregon.
- The Plainfield Young Artist Music Competition in Plainfield, New Jersey.
- The Simon-Fiset Young Artist Music Competition in Seattle, Washington.
- The Broadway Symphony Young Artist Music Competition in Seattle, Washington.
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Music Concerto Competition.
- The North Carolina Symphony Concerto Competition at UNCG in Greensboro, North Carolina.