Mayor, City of Loganville, Georgia
Service Award 1987 - 1990, 1997 - 1998                       

American Legion Post 233
Barrett - Davis - Watson
November 10, 1989
-honoring loyalty and humanitarian service to senior citizens.

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
Service Award 1990 - 1994

Gwinnett County Senior Services
-Manager Award for recognition of dedication to Senior issues
2000

Georgia Breast Cancer Coaltion Fund
-sponsorship of legislation that expands coverage for those with life threatening conditions and disease.
February 2004

Georgia Council on Aging
-for continued leadership, personal commitment and extraordinary contributions on behalf of Georgia's elderly
July 8, 2004 and 2006

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Legislative Leadership Award
-in appreciation for promoting independent living of Georgians
2005

Georgia Autism Association
Autism Hero
2005

Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
Legislative Service Award
-in recognition of continuous contributors to improvements and expansion of access to healthcare through the utilization of the services of Physician Assistants.
2005

SPAN-GA
Legislaor in Action Award
2006

Georgia Right to Life
Pro-Life Hero
2006

Georgia Municipal Association
"A Champion of Georgia Cities"
2006, 2007

March of Dimes
Proficio Award
2006

National Association of Mental Illness
"A New Hope" Award, A-Team
May 2007

Georgia Association of Chiropractors
Legislator of the Year
2007

Georgia Association of Public Health Nursing
-for outstanding support of public health
February 2008

Georgia Watch
Consumer Protection Award
June 2008

ARC of Georgia
June 2008

Georgia Association of Training, Employment and Supports (GATES)
or of the Year
June 2008