• Tahlequah, Oklahoma, capitol of the Cherokee Nation, named One of America’s Top Ten Western Towns by True West Magazine
  • Cherokee National Capitol awarded Save America’s Treasures Grant of $150,000
  • Oklahoman of the Year, Preservation Category, Oklahoma Magazine
  • The 2009 Martin Hagerstrand Award for Tourism Development, Awarded by Tahlequah Chamber
  • Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department awarded the Red Bud Award, Merit Award for: Best New Attraction (NSU Cherokee Female Seminary Hall Exhibit) and Brochure.