- Recipient, Black Achievements in Austin (2017)
- Hall of Fame Inductee, Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (2016)
- Recipient, Alumnus of the Year for Texas A&M Commerce, (2015)
- Fellows Inductee, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (2014)
- Recipient, Alumnus of the Year for Texas Southern University—Barbara Jordan/Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (2009)
- Recipient, Healthcare Heroes—Special Achievement Award, Austin Business Journal (2007)
- Recognized, Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White (2007)
- Recipient, Volunteer of the Year, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce (2005)
- Recognized, Rising Star in Politics, Campaigns & Elections Magazine (1991)
- Recipient, NAHRO Elizabeth Wells Memorial Award (2005)
- Recipient, Southwest Regional Council of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Commissioner’s Service Award (2005)
- Recipient, Commissioner of the Year, Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (2003 & 2008)
- Recipient, Achievement in Legal Excellence (“ALEX”) Award, Houston Branch of the NAACP (1998)
- Recipient, Henry Toll Fellowship, Council of State Governments (1993)
- Recipient, Male Public Service Award, Business Opportunity Symposium Series (BOSS) (1992)
- Recipient, Black Leadership Award, Houston Human Enrichment Leadership Program (1989)
- Recipient, NAHRO Elizabeth Wells Memorial Award (2005)
- Recipient, Southwest Regional Council of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Commissioner’s Service Award (2005)
- Recipient, Commissioner of the Year, Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (2003 & 2008)
- Recipient, Achievement in Legal Excellence (“ALEX”) Award, Houston Branch of the NAACP (1998)
- Recipient, Henry Toll Fellowship, Council of State Governments (1993)
- Recipient, Male Public Service Award, Business Opportunity Symposium Series (BOSS) (1992)
- Recipient, Black Leadership Award, Houston Human Enrichment Leadership Program (1989)