He became Ereburger (Honorary Citizen) of his native town Sint-Truiden (Belgium) in 2013 and Alumnus of the Year 2014 of Alfagen KU Leuven.
In 2013, he earned the status of Ereburger (Honorary Citizen) for his hometown Sint-Truiden (Belgium), and in 2014, he was recognized as Alumnus of the Year by Alfagen KU Leuven.