2004 Golden Lyra for Outstanding Accomplishments in the Conducting Performance Practice, given by the Bulgarian Musicians’ Union, Sofia, Bulgaria

1995-1996 Fulbright Certificate for Research and Lecturing

1988 Second Prize for national music with the mixed chamber choir “Aleko” at the International Competition in Mainhausen, F.R.G.

1986 First Prize for polyphonic music with the mixed chamber choir “Aleko” at the International Competition in Kiffissia, Athens, Greece

1982 Special prize for the conductorship at the international Choir Fests, Kiffissia, Athens, Greece

1978, 1980 Special Prize from “The Golden Diana chamber Music Festival” Jambol, Bulgaria