A list of Shawn's accomplishments includes: 

• North Carolina Athlete of the Year (N.C. Amateur   Sports Association)

• North Carolina State University's Most Outstanding Person

• Wrestler on a State Championship finalist high school team

• Graduate of East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.

• Player on a National Championship wheelchair basketball team

• Member of the Carolina Fury wheelchair power hockey team

• Carrier of the Paraolympic torch

• Recipient of the Easter Seals Lifetime Achievement Award

• Appearances in numerous Easter Seals telethons

• Working with Disability Awareness Advocacy groups in North Carolina