Member of the M&A Advisors' Hall of Fame and the Turnaround, Restructuring and Distressed Investing Industry Hall of Fame. Recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is given to Americans who exemplify outstanding qualities in both their personal and professional lives. Recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award (Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership), the Celtic Medal of Honor (Irish Chamber of Commerce in the United States) and the Burton R. Lifland Mentor of the Year Award and the Leadership in Education Award (New York Institute of Credit).