Terry has been recognized by leading environmental and government organizations for his many contributions and achievements. Below is a partial list of Terry's awards and honors:

• Clean Power Champion
  Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies — 2008
• Rick Best Environmental Advocacy Award
  California Resource Recovery Association — 2007
  Presented at the CRRA 37th Annual Conference and Tradeshow
  
• Solar Champion 2006 Award
  Solar Energy Industry Association — 2006
• Recycling Leader of the Year
  Californians Against Waste — 2005
• Coast Champion Award
  San Diego Coastkeeper — 2005
• Visionary Leadership Award
  W. Basin Municipal Water District - L.A. — 2005
• Frank G. Wells Last Best Place Award
  Sierra Nevada Alliance — 2005
• Heritage of Excellence Award
  CSUN Honors Convocation — 2005
• Clean Air Leadership Award
  Coalition for Clean Air — 2005
• Appreciation Award
  CA Watershed Network — 2004
• Enviro of the Year Award
  OC Coastkeeper — 2004
• Enviro of the Year Award
  COEJL Interfaith — 2004
• Ocean Celebration Award
  Whale Rescue Team — 2003
• Greig Peters Wetlands Recovery Award
  SCCWRP — 2002
• Keeper Award
  Santa Monica Baykeeper — 1999
• Coast & Ocean Connection Award
  Algalita Society — 1998
• Volunteer of the Year
  Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors — 1998
• Coast & Ocean Connection Award
  Algalita Society — 1998