- 2001-2004 American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Five Star Diamond Awards (Chef and Restaurant)

- 2003 Federal Republic of Germany, German-American Friendship Award

- 2002 March of Dimes Star Chef Award

- 2002 Lifetime Member Award, German Society of Pennsylvania

- 2000 Most Innovative Caribbean Creation, Caribbean Culinary Federation

- 2000 Restaurant Wine and Spirits Cooking Award, Santé

- 2000 Menu Visionary Award for Children’s Dining, From Mind To Menu

- 2000 Taste of Elegance Winner, National Pork Producers Council

- 2000 Best Kids Menu in America Award, Restaurant Hospitality

- 1999 Philadelphia Delaware Valley Restaurant Association’s Restaurateur of the Year

- 1999 Restaurateur of Distinction Award and induction into the prestigious Ivy Society, Restaurants & Institutions

- 1999 FCSI Grand Award for Excellence in Management Advisory Services

- 1999 Tabletop Grand Award, FE&S Magazine

- 1999 Cheers Best Beverage Program in America, Independent Category

- 1997 Tabletop Grand Award, FE&S Magazine

- 1987 Foodservice Operator of the Year, Hotel & Lodging, IFMA Silver Plate

- Silver Spoon Award, Food Arts

- First Inductee into the Caribbean Culinary Hall of Fame

- Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole de la République Française

- Commandeur de l’Association Internationale des Maîtres Conseils en Gastronomie Française

- Medal Meritorious de la Chaine des Rôtisseurs