Commendation from the Dean for Distinguished Teaching Performance, Harvard University

• “…distinguished teaching performance” and an “…estimable teaching record.”

Robert L Lawrence Lecturer Award, Solid Waste Association of North America

• Recognizes national / international leaders and experts in the field of solid waste management or other segment of the field of environmental protection. It is awarded in recognition of substantial, significant, and sustained contributions.

Distinguished Paper Award for Leadership, North American Management Society

• Peer-reviewed publication on leadership in crisis management.

Leadership and Leading Track Award, North American Business Hall of Fame

• Peer-reviewed publication on leadership in crisis management.

Professional Excellence Award, South Florida Business Journal

• For demonstrating an authentic value-driven leadership style that encouraged employee engagement and motivated achievement of short- and long-term strategic objectives.

Movers & Shakers Award, Business Leader Magazine

• Applied impactful transformational leadership across the enterprise.

Listed: Mover & Shaker, Smart Business Magazine

Distinguished Service Award, Environmental Industry Associations

• Recognized by the premier industry Association as a leader who demonstrates, “…the highest spirit of volunteerism and involvement, personal integrity, and performance in an honorable and ethical manner.”

Executive Commendation for Outstanding Leadership and Professional Development, Republic Services, Inc.

•  For resolving tough business issues, “…with a caring, professional, and fair approach.”

Outstanding Performance Award and Sustained Superior Performance Awards (3), National Labor Relations Board

• Processed more cases in less time with a higher degree of accuracy than anyone in the Agency’s first 60 years; no reversals on appeal.