Awards & Honors
2022 N4A Renames Research Award in Honor of Gerald Gurney
2006 Lan Hewlett Award. Presented for outstanding performance as an academic advisor for athletics recognizing a sustained professional service, a high level of competence in administrative skills, a merited professional stature, innovation in meeting the needs of student-athletes, effectiveness in the development of junior staff, significant contributions to the field through publications and professional development, and leadership in university affairs. National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A).
2007 Distinguished Citizen Citation. The award acknowledges a contribution to the field of psychology by a non-psychological professional. It honors the exploration of new avenues of mental health care to previously underserved populations. Received this award due to the establishment of the Psychological Resources for OU Student-Athletes unit at the University and his continued support of the expansion of mental health services to student-athletes. Oklahoma Psychological Association.
2006 Lan Hewlett Award
2014 Cleveland Heights High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The award recognizes contributions to my profession and community and designed to inspire the present student body.
2005 Outstanding Service to the Adult and Higher Education Program Award. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. University of Oklahoma.; 2004 Outstanding Adjunct Professor. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. University of Oklahoma.
2005 Innovations in Mental Health Award. The Mental Health Association for Oklahoma County.