Member of the "Great Chef Series", at the Culinary Institute of America
1995: the Restaurant "Le Gourmet" was honoured by the New York Times and International Herald Tribune for its creative, modern and regional cuisine
In December 1995: the Restaurant "Le Gourmet" was chosen by the American Business Traveller as the only typical German First Class Restaurant under the 20 best restaurants world-wide
Prix d'honneur international pour la cuisine exemplaire, Ordre de St. Fortunat
Diplôme de maitrise, Ordre de St. Fortunat
Honorary certificate of the magazin "Der Feinschmecker" and of the former federal president Walter Scheel for his extraordinary merits in cooking art in Germany
Gold medal by "La Ronde des Gourmets"
10 year membership at "Relais & Châteaux"
2005 ROBINSON: Honorary certificate "Oscar" - honor for his extraordinary culinary success at Robinson
2012 „Diamond Award“ by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
2013 "Green Diamond Award" by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences