Kurt has been consistently recognized internationally. 

His accomplishments include the following:                              

• 1995 Silver Plate Recipient
• Food Group Visionary Award
• University of Washington Appreciation
• Tibbitts Hospitality Award
• Food Arts Silver Spoon Award
• Honorary Doctorate
• La Médaille de la ville de Paris
• Jurade of St. Emilion
• Académie BRILLAT-SAVARIN