• In 2006, Mark received the “Garden State Seeds of Hope Award” from the statewide publication, New Jersey Monthly, for his ongoing humanitarian work with youth through Global Care Unlimited, Inc.
• In 2003, Mark received the “Peace Award” from Tenafly Mayor, Ann Moscovitz for his humanitarian work with youth.
•  In 2000, Mark received the “Commitment Award” from the Puffin Cultural Forum of Teaneck, New Jersey, for his work in encouraging youth leadership in human rights and social justice.
• In 1998-99, Mark was named Teacher of the Year by Tenafly Public Schools and nominated for the New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.

Published Articles and Writings

• “Nurturing Compassion and Global Citizenship in Youth:  An Educator’s Guide for Developing and Promoting a Successful Mine Action Service Initiative” (published as a book chapter in Nurturing the Peacemakers in Our Students:  A Guide to Writing and Speaking Out About Issues of War and of Peace, edited by Chris Weber, 2006)
• “Connecting a Global Service Initiative to the Classroom” (published in New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Review, May 2006)
• "A Firsthand Experience With Mine Action: On The Ground with the Organization of American States in Nicaragua" (published in Journal of Mine Action, Fall 2002)
• “One Step at a Time:  A Landmine Removal Initiative” (published in Middle Level Learning, May/June 2002)
• “A Transformative Experiment in Creating a Culture of Nonviolence” (Published in Fellowship Magazine, May/June 1999)

Speeches and Conference Presentations

• Speaker for “Local Heroes:  People Making a Difference in the World” event sponsored by CARE, August 7, 2008.
• Keynote address for “Building a Culture of Peace” Conference sponsored by Soka Gakkai International – USA at Rutgers University, November 17, 2007.
• Presentation for the Massachusetts Initiative for International Studies Teachers’ Conference, April 25, 2007.
• Keynote Presentation for “Anti-Violence Week” at Fort Lee High School, Fort Lee, New Jersey, October 20, 2006.
• Professional Development Presentation entitled, “Engaging Student Activists in a Global Humanitarian Service Initiative” for New Jersey Education Association Convention, November 4, 2004.
• Keynote Lecture entitled, “A Community of Conscience:  Building Moral Courage Locally” for Ramapo College Lecture Series: “Heroes of Conscience,” April 1, 1998.