AWARDS

•Awarded U.S. Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal by their government for humanitarian work in their country

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•Awarded Best Mountain Film, The Icefall Doctor, 39th annual Torello Film Festival, Spain

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•Awarded Best Film, The Icefall Doctor, Festival Gorniskega Filma, Slovenia

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•Asia Pacific Brands Foundation Personality of the Year

 

•Adventure Athlete of the Year, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

 

•Gold ADDY Award: Photographer, Roanoke College Magazine Front Cover

 

•House Joint Resolution #218 - Virginia State Assembly Honoring 1st Virginian to Summit Everest

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•Commendation - Virginia House of Delegates Honoring World Record Ascent of Kilimanjaro

 

•Awarded Medal by King of Nepal for Solo Summit of Everest

 

•Certified 5th Degree Black Belt in American/Shotokan Karate

 

•Certified Instructor of Jeet Kune Do

 

•Certified Instructor of Filipino Martial Arts

 

•Member – The Explorers Club