| Associated Industries of Florida, Champion of Business Award 2006, 2009 |
| Everglades Trust, Legislator of the Year 2009 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award 2005, 2008 |
| Florida Atlantic University President's Talon Award, recipient 2007 |
| American Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year 2006 |
| Florida Israel Institute, Legislator of the Year 2006 |
| Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, Legislative Appreciation Award 2006 |
| American Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year 2005 |
| Florida Restaurant Association, Government Relations Award 2005 |
| Florida Student Association, Distinguished Service Award 2005 |
| Florida Dental Hygiene Association, Legislator of the Year 2004 |
| Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award 2004 |
| Florida LifeCare Residents Association (FLiCRA), Legislator of the Year 2003 |
| Florida Pharmacy Association, Legislator of the Year 2003 |
| Tallahassee Young Republicans, President 1995 |
| Florida House of Representatives, Legislative Intern for Committee on Agriculture 1993-1994 |
| LBJ Congressional Intern for U.S. Rep. Tom Lewis (FL) 1990 |