He became Ereburger (Honorary Citizen) of his native town Sint-Truiden (Belgium) in 2013 and Alumnus of the Year 2014 of Alfagen KU Leuven.
He received the title of Ereburger (Honorary Citizen) for his hometown Sint-Truiden (Belgium) in 2013 and was honored as Alumnus of the Year at Alfagen KU Leuven in 2014.