Justin has received countless accolades at the local, regional, and national levels.

His awards and certifications include:

  • (National) NASPA Very Involved Participant (VIP) Award, Asian Pacific Islander Knowledge Community – 2023
  • (International) Gallup® Certified Strengths Coach – 2022
  • (Institutional) Dr. Bill Lasher Doctoral Student Excellence Award – 2019
  • (National) NASPA Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award, Asian Pacific Islander Knowledge Community – 2019
  • (Institutional) Vice President for Student Affairs and Texas Parents Staff Merit Award – 2019
  • (International) Certificate, Intercultural Development Inventory® – Qualified Administrator – 2018
  • (National) Graduate, ACPA Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute – 2017
  • (Institutional) RAISE Excellence Award, Asian/Asian American Family and Staff Association – 2016
  • (Institutional) Complex Coordinator of the Year – 2016
  • (Regional) Advisor of the Month, National Residence Hall Honorary – 2015
  • (Institutional) Higher Education Emerging Professional Award, The Ohio State University – 2015
  • (Institutional) Meyers Medallion for Most Outstanding Presentation, UTA Leadership Retreat – 2013
  • (Regional)Top Program Awards, SWACUHO Regional Conference – 2013, 2014
  • (Institutional) Hall of the Year – 2011
  • (Regional) Top Program Award, SWACUHO RA Conference – 2008
  • (Institutional) Resident Assistant of the Year – 2008