Yawney was honored by The Hockey News as their "Minor Pro Coach of the Year" for the 2003-04 season, citing his ability to "work wonders." ###>The Hockey News a rendu hommage à Yawney en le nommant «Entraîneur de l’année du professionnel mineur» en 2003-04, soulignant sa capacité de «faire des merveilles».