These are some awards that Commissioner French has received:

• American Public Transportation Association’s National “Outstanding Board Member of the Year for 2008”
• Community Development Department “Certificate of Appreciation”
• Economic Development Service Award
• GMA Steering Committee of Elected Officials “Certificate of Appreciation”
• Inland Empire Kiwanis “Man of the Year Award”
• Northeast Community Center “Outstanding Service Award”
• Spokane Police Department “Certificate of Appreciation”
• Spokane Transit Authority “Certificate of Appreciate” (twice)