- 2013Distinguished Alumnus, University of California at Berkeley College of Environmental Design
- 2011Outstanding Teaching Award, City College of New York
- 2010American Society of Landscape Architects Community Service Award
- 2004Outstanding Extension Service Award, North Carolina State University
- 2003Fellow, American Association of Landscape Architects
- 2002Fulbright Fellow to Germany
- 2000Excellence in Education Award, California Chapter, AIA
- 1999Certificate of Commendation for Service to the Community, City of Los Angeles
- 1998ACSA Professional Practice Award
- 1998ASLA Communication Award
- 1997USC Associates Award for Excellence in Teaching
- 1996Certificate of Recognition, Los Angeles Unified School District
- 1996Certificate of Recognition, Burbank Partnership Program
- 1995Research Award, Progressive Architecture
- 1994Chrysler Award for Innovation in Design
- 1994ID 40: Design Innovators, International Design Magazine
- 1992ASLA Design Awards
- 1991Phi Kappa Phi Research Mentorship Award
- 1991Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Service to the Community, City of Los Angeles
- 1990CELA Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Award of Distinction