Chen was the recipient of numerous awards, including grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State CAPS, The Jerome Foundation, and Meet the Composer, and was choreographer in residence at THE YARD - a Colony for The Performing Arts. He received the Mid-Career award from the Martha Hill Dance Fund, along with his wife Dian Dong, in 2012.
Chen was recognized for his work in dance through numerous awards, including grants and fellowships from various organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State CAPS, The Jerome Foundation, and Meet the Composer. He also held a position as choreographer in residence at THE YARD - a Colony for The Performing Arts. In 2012, he received the Mid-Career award from the Martha Hill Dance Fund alongside his wife Dian Dong.