| 2004. | Journal of Paleontology, Best Paper Award. |
| 2003-2005. | Paleontological Society Distinguished Speaker. |
| 2000. | Elected Fellow, California Academy of Sciences. |
| 1999. | R. Tucker Abbott Visiting Curator. Bailey-Matthews Museum, Sanibel, Florida. |
| 1995. | Graduate Research Fellow allocation. Southeast Missouri State University. |
| 1995. | Proposal Development Award. Southeast Missouri State University. |
| 1984. | David S. Fensom Award for Excellence in Research. Mount Allison University. |