| Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, Legislative Voice for Children Award 2008 |
| Florida Association of Counties, Defender of Home Rule Award 2007 |
| Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, House Leadership Award 2005, 2006 |
| Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council, "Harry Waldron Regional Leadership Award" 2005 |
| Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award 2004, 2005 |
| Florida Association of Counties Champion 2003 |
| Mandarin Community Club, Community Service Award 1999 |
| "Most Service to City Council President" President's Award 1999 |
| Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Preservation Award 1998 |
| Mandarin Athletic Association, Youth Service Award 1998 |
| "Most Outstanding Councilman" Charles Webb Award 1994 |
| N.E. Florida Planning and Zoning Association, Focus Award 1994 |
| Mayor's Victims' Assistance Advisory Council, Victim Advocate Award 1993 |
| Sierra Club, Friend of the Environment Award 1989 |
| American Soccer League, Executive of the Year 1984 |
| The Sporting News, AA General Manager of the Year (in professional baseball) 1973 |
| Peace Corps Volunteer, Indonesia 1963-1965 |