| Friends of the Environmental Science and Technology Academy Forest Hill Community High School, Outstanding Service to Environmental Education Award 2008 |
| Friends of the Forest Hill High School Environmental Academy, Outstanding Service to Environmental Education Award 2008 |
| Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners, Recognition and Appreciation for Service as the Chairman of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation 2008 |
| Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition, Sponsoring Legislation Banning Salvia divinorum 2008 |
| School District of Palm Beach County, Certificate of Appreciation 2008 |
| St. Mary’s Medical Center, Recognition and Appreciation for Service as a member of the St. Mary’s Medical Center Board of Governors 2001-2008 |
| American Cancer Society, Legislative Award 2007 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2007 |
| Florida Retail Federation, Democratic Legislator of the Year 2007 |
| The President of the University of Florida, the Board of Trustees, Appreciation Award for Outstanding Dedication and Commitment 2007 |
| Democratic Women's Club of Broward County, Legislator of the Year 2006 |
| Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, Out 'Standing in the Field' Award 2006 |
| Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Certificate of Appreciation 2006 |
| Florida Atlantic University, Alumni Talon Award, Recognition of Exceptional Leadership 2006 |
| Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center, Resource Partner 2006, 2003 |
| Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Recognition Award 2006 |
| National Organization for Women, Florida's Fearless Few Recognition Award 2006 |
| Tri-State Syrupmakers Association, Certificate of Appreciation 2006 |
| The Florida League of Cities, Legislation Appreciation Award 2005 |
| The School Board of Palm Beach County, Certificate of Appreciation 2005 |
| West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department, Firestorm Appreciation Award 2005, 2004 |
| American Heart Association, Leadership Award 2004 |
| Planned Parenthood of Palm Beach County, Carolyn H. Huckshorn Advocacy Award 2004 |
| Florida Silver-Haired Legislature, Certificate of Appreciation 2003 |
| Palm Beach County League of Cities, State Legislator of the Year 2003 |