Service
Honors and Awards
| 2018 | World Neighbors Association's International Fiesta Hero For his many years of performances at the International Fiesta |
| 2017 | MS Institutions of Higher Learning in Recognition of Black History Month For serving as a role model and strong advocate for the advancement of diversity at MSU and in the state of Mississippi |
| 2013 | MSU College of Education Diversity Award For demonstrating a significant commitment to enhancing diversity and promoting the concept of diversity and improved cross-cultural understanding through positive interactions with others |
| 2012 | MS Institutions of Higher Learning in Recognition of Black History Month |
| 2010 | International Fiesta Certificate of Appreciation In recognition of years of service, support, and contributions to the promotion of intercultural relationships in the Starkville-MSU community |
| 2009 | MSU Hispanic Student Association: Service Award |
| 2009 | MSU Diversity Award by the President's Commission for the Status of Minorities In recognition of faculty leadership and commitment to promoting diversity within Mississippi State University's community |
| 2008 |
MSU African Student Association: Honorary Member For involvement in its formation, continued commitment to its improvement, and promotion of African culture in Mississippi |
| 2007 | MS Alliance for Arts Education Higher Education Award In recognition of excellence in leadership and service that includes active support of the arts in higher education |
| 2007 | MSU Humanities and Arts Research Program Fellow |
| 2007 | Girl Scouts of Northeast Mississippi Outstanding Volunteer |
| 2006 | COE Diversity Committee Award In recognition for efforts in promoting and supporting diversity at MSU |
| 2005 | College Of Education Clyde Muse Service Award |
| 2005 | Ward-Stewart Outstanding Artistic Contributor of the Year Award In recognition of outreach efforts to elementary students including Blues in the Schools, Native American Day, Brazilian Festival, and Black History Month's African Heritage |
| 2004 | Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) Distinguished Member: Friend of the Arts |
