Akira Y.Yamamoto’s first major award came in 1985 when he received the University of Kansas Louise E. Byrd Graduate Educator Award.
1986 :He was recognized as an outstanding Linguistics Educator
He was recognized at the international Conference of Native American Language Issues Institute in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
1988:Recognition for being an outstanding Contributor to the Maintenance of American Indian Languages.
1989: Outstanding Educator Award from the University of Kansas Mortar Board.
1993:The Byron T. Shutz distinguishing teacher award.
1997:The W.T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence Award.
2000: Akira was nominated for
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