| Florida Association of District School Superintendents, Legislator of the Year 2006, 2005, 2004 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce, A Honor Roll 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Florida School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| YMCAs of Florida, Outstanding Leadership Award 2006 |
| Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award 2005 |
| Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders, Innovative Legislator of the Year 2005 |
| Florida Restaurant Association, Governmental Relations Award 2005 |
| Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, Liberty Bell Award 2005 |
| Florida Trail Association, Champion of the Florida Trail Award 2004 |
| YMCA, Patron of Youth Award 2003 |
| Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award 2002 |
| Florida Farm Bureau, Legislator of the Year 2002 |
| Coalition for Education of Exceptional Students, Legislative Award 2001-2002 |
| Coastal Conservation Association Florida, Legislative Conservation Award 2002 |
| Florida Building Material Association, Legislator of the Year 2002 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce, Top 25 2002 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce, Top 20 "Quick Starter" Freshman 2001 |
| Trust for Public Land, Legislative Leadership Award 2001 |
| American Cancer Society, Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award |
| Palatka Rotary Club, Distinguished Leadership Award |
