In 2006, The Pipe Liners Club of Tulsa recognized Kivisto with its President's Award. In January 2007, TulsaPeople Magazine named Kivisto "Tulsan of the Year" for 2006.
In 2006, The Pipe Liners Club of Tulsa presented Kivisto with their President's Award.  The following year, TulsaPeople Magazine recognized Kivisto as "Tulsan of the Year" for 2006.