2006 Excellence
in Education Award, National Association for College Admission Counseling
(NACAC)
2003 "Spirit of America" Award, National Council for the Social Studies 2002 Humanitarian Award, Lions Clubs International 2002 Distinguished Service Award, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 2000 Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy, National Society of Fund Raising Executives, 2000 Teddy Roosevelt Youth Leadership Development Award (the first given), Rocky Mountain College 2000 Certificate of Merit, Freedoms Foundation 2000 "Lifesaver" Award, The Thalians 2000 "Champions of Children" Award, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 2000 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award, The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Foundation, Inc. (NECO) 1998 Meritorious Public Service Citation, the highest civilian award given by the U.S. Department of the Navy 1997 "Treasures of Los Angeles" Award, Central City Association of Los Angeles (CCA) 1997 "1996 Man of the Year" Award, KNX Newsradio 1995 Vision Award, ESA International (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) 1995 "Hearts at Work" Award of Honor 1995 "Foundation Fellow," Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation 1994 American Celtic Globe Humanitarian Award, ICCUSA (Ireland Chamber of Commerce) 1994 Private Enterprise Exemplar Medal, Freedoms Foundation 1993 "The Real Top Gun" Award, HOBY Board of Trustees & National Office Staff 1993 Lifetime Achievement Award, Franklin Mint 1992 Western Heritage Wrangler Award, Great Western Performers Hall of Fame 1990 Lifetime Achievement Award, Los Angeles Business Council 1989 60th Annual American Education Award, American Association of School Administrators (AASA) 1988 Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs 1987 Holiday Project Award, San Francisco, CA 1987 General William Booth International Humanitarian Award, Salvation Army 1987 American Education Award, American Association of School Administrators 1986 Outstanding Love & Concern, General Federation of Women’s Clubs 1986 Ambassador Award, U.S. Jaycees 1985 Semper Fidelis Award, U.S. Marine Corps 1984 National Family of Man Award (the first given), Family Counseling Service 1984 Pat O’Brien Memorial Award (the first given), University of Notre Dame Club, Chicago 1983 Special Award for Philanthropy, National Society of Fund Raising Executives 1982 Outstanding Support to the Youth of America, U.S. Jaycees 1980 Silver Helmet Award, AMVETS 1979 Service to Mankind Award, Hollywood Sertoma Club 1978 Governor’s Award, State of Ohio 1976 District of Columbia Humanitarian Award 1976 American Patriotic Award, VFW 1975 Leadership Award 1974 Globe and Anchor Award, National Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation 1974 George Washington Honor Medal, Freedom Foundation, Valley Forge 1973 Golden Plate Award, American Academy of Achievement 1971 Freedom Through Knowledge Award, NASA |