• Lincoln Legacy Award, Republican Party Hawaii (2006)
• Legislator of the Year, Hawaii Medical Association (2005)
• Top Ranking Legislator, Small Business Hawaii (1985 - 1990, 2001 – 2005)
• Waterman of the Year, Surf Industry and Manufacturer Association (2002)
• Listed Top 50 Athletes of Hawaii for 20th Century, Sports Illustrated (2000)
• Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame (1999)
• Punahou School Athletic Hall of Fame (1994)
• International Surfing Hall of Fame (1991)