Yang received much affirmation for his hard work during this period, including a commendation from the National Arts Club and recognition from A. Magazine as one of the "hottest Asian-American entrepreneurs under 30." The CBS television network also awarded him their sixth "Fulfilling the Dream" Award.
而這段時間的努力，讓他獲得許多肯定，包括美國國家藝術俱樂部主席頒贈他獎章，A. Magazine 評選他為亞裔美籍的青年企業家（30 歲以下），而美國哥倫比亞電視網更將第 6 屆的「實現夢想獎」頒給他。