Chatan Bereishit, Fifth Avenue Synagogue (New York, 2004)
Special Recognition Award for Support of the Tennessee Holocaust Commission, 2000
Outstanding Philanthropist, National Society of Fund-Raising Executives, Crystal Award (Memphis, 1997)
Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award, Second Recipient (Memphis, 1995)
Junior Achievement Master of Free Enterprise Award (Memphis, 1987)
Humanitarian of the Year Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews (Memphis, 1985)
James A. McDaniel Award, Memphis Urban League, 1991
First Annual Volunteer Leadership Award, Corporate Volunteer Council and the Volunteer Center of Memphis, 1992
Entrepreneurial Fellow, University of Memphis, 1976
Outstanding Community Sales Award, Sales and Marketing Executives of Memphis, 1987
Ambassador for Tennessee, appointed by Governor Lamar Alexander, 1981‑87
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Distinguished Service Award, 1983
Israel Freedom Award (with Mrs. Ira A. Lipman) The State of Israel Bonds Organization, 1987