University of Kentucky's Lyman T. Johnson Alumni "Torch of Excellence Award" (2008) Paul Laurence Dunbar High School "Outstanding Alumnus and Hall of Fame Inductee" (2006) Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Boston representing Kentucky's 6th Congressional District (2004) Doctor of Education degree (Honorary) Faith Grant College, Birmingham, AL (1996) Distinguished Service Award, Lexington Northside Lions Club (1990) Distinguished Service Award, Russell Elementary School Parent-Teach Organization (1983) Outstanding Lion of the Year, Lexington Northside Lions Club (1982) Man of the Year Award, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Gamma Beta Lambda Chapter (1980) Kiwanis Club Cup (1964) National Honor Society (1963)
Kentucky State University Foundation Board of Trustees, 1994- ; Treasurer, 2003-
Main Street Baptist Church Manor Governing Board, 1996-2005. ; Interim Administrator, 2004-
Jesse Stuart Foundation, Board of Directors, 1978-1984; Secretary, 1983-1984.
Selective Service System Civilian Review Board, Vice Chairman, 1984-1986.
Educational Advisory Board, Lexington Housing Authority, 1984-1985.
Constitution Park Youth Football League Board, 1988-1991.
Central Kentucky College Prep, Coordinator, 2004-2006.
Main Street Baptist Church, Lexington, KY
Deacon Body, Deacon, 1999- Trustee Board, Trustee, 2000- Church Treasurer, 2000- Finance Commission, Member, 1999- Budget Committee, Member, 1999- Pastoral Search Committee, Member, 2008-2010 Brotherhood, President, 1999-2008 Men's Usher Board, Usher, 1996-2000 Parent-Child Association, President, 1994-1998 Tutorial Services, Superintendent, 1997-2000 Youth Council Member, 1995-1999