's film and opera “Veteran Journeys” received the Special Jury Courage Award at the 12th Annual Awareness Film Festival in Los Angeles, and awards in the categories of Docudrama Feature, Social Issues, Excellence in Editing, and Outstanding Excellence: Original Score, from the “Docs Without Borders” International Film Festival. In addition, his work as co-principal investigator for the Community Partners in Care (CPIC) study was recognized in the journal Psychiatric Services.