• Community Tampa Bay, 2015 Silver Medallion Award for Leadership and Dedication
  • Muller Magnet Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation, 1st Annual Muller Magnet Career Fair
  • Old McMicky’s Farm, Certificate of Appreciation, Child Adoption Education Day
  • Carrollwood Cultural Center – Certificate of Support
  • U.S. Senator Marco Rubio “Certificate of Dedication” award, 2012
  • American Advertising Federation 4th District, Jack Philips Gold Medal Award for outstanding long-term contributions to the advertising community, 2012
  • The Great American Teach-In, C Leon King High School, Certificate of Appreciation 2011
  • GFWC Lutz – Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, Certificate of Appreciation, 2011
  • Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, Certificate of Commendation,  Service on the Enterprise Zone Development Agency, 2011
  • Florida Public Defender Association, L. Clayton Nance Award in Appreciation for Devotion to Public Service, 2010
  • Conference of County Court Judges, Dedicated Service Award for the Preservation of Florida’s Court System, 2010
  • American Advertising Federation 4th District, Lifetime Membership Award for Outstanding Dedication and Support of the Advertising Industry, 2010
  • USF Health, Appreciation for Vision & Leadership, 2010
  • Pinellas County Clerk of the Courts, Honorary Deputy Clerk Designation, 2010
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Outstanding Legislator Award, 2009, 2008
  • PACE Center for Girls, Pioneer Award, 2009
  • Terrace Community Middle School, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
  • Florida Public Defender Association, Inc., President’s Award, 2009
  • AMI Kids, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2009
  • Florida Network of Youth & Family Services, Outstanding State Senator of the Year Award, 2009
  • University of South Florida Area Community Civic Association, Lifetime Achievement Award for Over 29 Years of Service, 2009
  • C. Leon King High School Technology Club, Outstanding Support Award, 2009
  • Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Outstanding Service Award, 2009, 2008
  • Florida State Courts, Leadership, Commitment and Vision Award, 2009
  • Associated Builders and Contractors, “Friend of Free Enterprise” Award, 2009
  • Florida Apartment Association, Legislator of the Year, 2009, 1998
  • The Florida Bar, Legislative Award for Outstanding Service, 2009
  • Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Legislative Leadership Award, 2009
  • Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and County Commission, Honorary Deputy Clerk Designation, 2009
  • Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
  • Orange County Clerk of the Courts, Legislative Service commendation, 2009
  • Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, Certificate of Appreciation for Legislative Leadership, 2009
  • Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
  • Leon County Clerk of Courts, Distinguished Service Award, 2009
  • Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Senatorial Leadership Award, 2009
  • Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc., Legislator of the Year Award, 2008
  • Florida Law Enforcement Property Recovery Unit, State Senator of the Year Award, 2008
  • Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 2008
  • Florida Partners in Crisis, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment, Champion Award, 2008
  • Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2008
  • Tampa Republican Club, Elected Official of the Year, 2008
  • Trial Court Budget Commission, Outstanding Legislative Leadership and Professionalism Award, 2007
  • Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2007
  • Florida Consortium of Urban Leagues, Long and Outstanding Support Award, 2006
  • Teen Empowerment Council, Outstanding Ongoing Commitment Award, 2006
  • Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
  • Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Senatorial Leadership Award, 2006
  • Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2006, 2003
  • Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2006
  • Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Legislator of the Year, 2005, 1997, 1996
  • Florida Legal Services, Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Commitment to Equal Access Justice, 2005
  • Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004
  • Florida Corrections Provider Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Legislator Appreciation Award, 2004
  • Positive Support for Parents in Neighborhoods, Commitment and Dedication Award, 2004
  • Pinellas County Urban League, Outstanding Support Award, 2004
  • Florida Juvenile Justice Board, Legislator of the Year Award, 2002, 2004
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce, “A” Honor Roll, 2004, 2003
  • Florida Farm Share, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
  • USF Community Civic Association, Inc., Outstanding Service Award, 2003
  • Florida Sheriff’s Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 2003
  • Juvenile Justice Board, Special Recognition Award for Continued Contributions, Dedication, and Support of Florida’s Juvenile Justice Continuum of Services, 2003
  • PACE Center for Girls, Legislative Leadership Award for Courage, 2003
  • PACE Center for Girls, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
  • Florida A&M University, Institute on Urban Policy & Commerce, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
  • Florida Network of Youth & Family Services, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
  • Florida Faith Based Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
  • Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2003
  • Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2003
  • Department of Juvenile Justice, Special Legislative Recognition Award, 2003
  • radKids, Inc., Outstanding Dedication to Children’s Safety Award, 2002
  • Florida Association of Community Colleges, Outstanding Support for the Florida Community College System, 2002
  • A Child is Missing, Inc., Outstanding Efforts and Support Award, 2002
  • Bay Area Youth Services, Prodigy Arts Program, Outstanding Legislative Contributions Award, 2002
  • Consortium of Florida Education Foundation, Distinguished Service Award, 2002
  • Selective Service, Meritorious Service Award, 2001
  • Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Outstanding Legislator Leadership Award, 2001
  • American Cancer Society, Legislative Award, 2001, 2000
  • Florida Rental Dealer’s Association, Legislative Achievement Award, 2001
  • Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Appreciation Award for Building Bridges and Championing “Tough Love”, 2000
  • Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award, 2001, 1996 Outstanding Leader Award, 1999
  • Florida Holocaust Museum, Outstanding Dedication and Personal Support Award, 2001
  • Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2000
  • State of Florida Statewide Advocacy Council, Outstanding & Dedicated Service Award, 2000
  • Vietnam Veterans of America, Florida State Council, Outstanding Service Award, 2000
  • Florida Police Chief’s Association, Legislator of the Year, 2000, Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award, 1999
  • Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s Council, Legislative Recognition Appreciation Award, 1999
  • Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc., Legislator of the Year Award, 1999
  • Florida Sheriff’s Association, House Member of the Year Award, 1999, and Legislator Leadership Achievement Award, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994
  • City of Temple Terrace, Certificate of Appreciation, 1998
  • Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award, 1998
  • Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award, 1998
  • Florida Life Care Residents Association, Legislative Appreciation Award, 1998, 1997, 1995
  • American Heart Association, American Heart Walk Honorary Chair, 1997
  • Florida Association of State Troopers, Outstanding Legislative Leadership Achievement Award, 1997
  • Florida Professional Firefighters Association, Legislator of the Year, 1997
  • Florida Police Benevolent Association, Better Crime Fighting Legislative Achievement Award, 1996
  • Fraternal Order of Police and Florida Association of State Troopers, Legislative Achievement Award, 1996, 1995
  • Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency, Distinguished Service Award, 1995
  • Centre for Women, Public Service Award, 1995
  • Fraternal Order of Police Legislative Law Enforcement Achievement Award, 1994
  • House Republican Leadership Caucus, Outstanding Productivity and Performance Award, 1994
  • American Advertising Federation, John Cummins Legislative Award, 1993
  • Ranked by the Miami Herald as one of the “most effective” freshman legislators for one of the largest freshman classes to enter the Florida House, 1993, 1994
  • 4th District American Advertising Federation, Pride in Advertising Award, 1992
  • National Ad-2 American Advertising Federation, Chairman’s Citation for Outstanding Achievement, Superior Leadership, Dedication & Loyalty, 1991
  • Polk County Board of County Commissioners, Grateful Appreciation Award for Efforts to Preserve Florida’s Cypress Gardens
  • Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, Honorary Membership
  • Florida Council of the Alzheimer’s Association, Outstanding Leadership Award
  • Florida Police Benevolent Association Probation Officers and Correctional Officer Chapter, Outstanding Legislator Award
  • University of Florida, Recognition and Appreciation for Dedication, Leadership & Support of Higher Education