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)