 In 2002, 2003 and then again in 2005, his essays were named Best Radio Program by the Electronic Media Awards, Las Vegas’ primary broadcast media awards.In 2003, he was also named Best Radio Personality by reader's poll of the Las Vegas Review Journal, Nevada's largest circulation daily paper.In 2010, the Vegas Valley Book Festival awarded the individual Crystal Bookmark Award to Figler for his lifelong contribution to the cause of literary awareness in Southern Nevada.