 Birkey was awarded a Meritorious Service Award from the NAIA national office in April 2015 and continues to be resource to the NAIA as a member of their Past Presidents group.In 2020, prior to their closure, Birkey was inducted into the Concordia University Athletic Hall of Fame recognizing his total of 401 CU career wins during his 32 years of service to the University(1988-2020).Birkey has continued to develop in his coaching education by numerous appointments and visitations in the professional ranks.