In April 2006, Lynch was awarded the "National Chairman of Volunteers" Award for Volunteer Excellence by the American Red Cross, due to his leadership during the 2005 floods.
在2006年4月, 林奇被授予由美国红十字会颁发的“全国志愿者主席”优秀奖，表彰他在2005年的洪水的领导才力。