Awards
2011
1st Place (Radio Feature News Reporting): Society of Professional Journalists NW Excellence in Journalism Contest
1st Place (Television Sports Reporting, Markets 121-210): Society of Professional Journalists NW Excellence in Journalism Contest
3rd Place (Radio News Series): Society of Professional Journalists NW Excellence in Journalism Contest
2010
Runner-up (Television Program of the Year): Montana Broadcaster’s Association E.B. Craney Awards
2nd Place (Television Special Report/Documentary): Society of Professional Journalists NW Excellence in Journalism Contest
2009
Emmy- (College News, Short Form): NATAS-NW Academic College Awards
Best Radio Audio: Montana Associated Press Joe Durso Awards
2008
2nd place (TV Sports Reporting): Broadcast Education Association National News Awards
2007
2nd Place (Radio Sports Reporting):Broadcast Education Association National News Awards
Finalist: Hearst Journalism Awards Competition
2nd Place (Radio Sports Reporting): Society of Professional Journalists National Mark of Excellence Awards.
1st Place (Radio Sports Reporting), 2nd Place (Radio Feature Reporting), 3rd Place (Radio Feature Reporting): Society of Professional Journalists Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards.
Best Radio Newscast: Montana Associated Press Awards. Dan was one of two student anchors for Montana Evening Edition, on Montana Public Radio.
2006
1st Place: University of Montana Journalism Ethics Competition