Jesse's efforts over the years have resulted in many awards and recognitions. While his greatest award is being able to give back to the community and inspire others, he is gracious to have received the following accolades.

Awards & Recognition

Groundswell Society Perpetual Award

Nike's Casey Martin Award (2004)

NBA Development League - Heroes Among Us Award (2007)

Paralysis Project - Shoemaker Award (2007)

National Spinal Cord Injury Association - Emerging Leader Award nominee (2006)

National Spinal Cord Injury Association - Hall of Fame nominee (2007)

Malibu Surfers Association - Lifetime Recognition Award

10News San Diego Leadership Award

Satori Award, UCLA

Lifetime Member of LA County Lifeguards

Lifetime Member of Malibu Boardriders Club

MetRx World's Best Personal Trainer Award

Surfer Magazine - Top 100 Surfers to Watch (1996)

San Diego Film Festival (2009) - Audience Award, Best Documentary

Malibu Film Festival (2009) - Audience Award, Best Documentary;  Jury Award, Best Documentary

US Open of Surfing Official Charity (2002 - 2009)

Good Morning America

Dateline NBC

Step Into Liquid (Surf Film)

Highwater (Surf Film)

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

TODAY Show 

E! True American Story