American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors, Top 10 Feature Sections, 2004 and 2005
Top prize, The Syracuse Newspapers annual fiction-writing contest, 2000
Award for Service to Medical Care, Onondaga County Medical Society, 1997
Distinguished Investigative Reporting, NY State Publishers Association, 1997
Appreciation Award, Transplant Donor Services, 1996
Distinguished State Government Coverage, NY State Publishers Association, 1996
Best News Feature, Syracuse Press Club Recognition Award, 1996
Special Mention News Feature, Syracuse Press Club Recognition Award, 1996
Top journalism prize, National Institute for Health Care Management, 1995
Special Mention News Feature, Syracuse Press Club Recognition Award, 1995
Special Mention Investigative Story, Syracuse Press Club Recognition Award, 1995
Best News Feature, Syracuse Press Club Recognition Award, 1993
Finalist, Livingston Awards for Young Journalists, 1992
Award of Merit, American College of Emergency Physicians, 1991
Award of Merit, American College of Emergency Physicians, 1990
Third Place, New York State Associated Press Awards, 1990
Newcomer Award, Syracuse Press Club, 1989
First Place Spot News, Sigma Delta Chi Mark of Excellence Award, 1987
Third Place Depth Reporting, Sigma Delta Chi Mark of Excellence Award, 1987
Writing Award, Gannett Inc., 1987
Annual Breaking News Coverage Award, El Paso Times, 1987
Top research paper, Sears Congressional Internship Program, 1986
Scripps-Howard Scholarship, 1986
Hearst Foundation Scholarship, 1983
