University of Florida
2001 Recognition and Appreciation Award
Workers’ Compensation Section
2001 Appreciation Award
Florida Building Material Association
2001 & 2003 Legislator of the Year Award
Florida Workers Advocates
2001 Outstanding Freshman Representative Award
The Trust for Public Land
2001 Legislative Leadership Award
Polk Community College
2001 Outstanding Legislator
Florida Crane Owners Council
2003 Representative of the Year
FloridaAssociation of Roofing Professionals
2003 Legislative Achievement Award
Florida Automotive Dealer Association
2003 Legislator of the Year
Florida Retail Federation
2003 Legislator of the Year
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly of West Central Florida
2003 Certificate of Appreciation
Florida Bankers Association
2004 Outstanding Leadership Award
ARC Florida
2004 Representative of the Year
YMCA of Florida
2005 Outstanding Leadership Award
The Florida League of Cities Inc.
2005, 2006, & 2007 Legislative Appreciation Award
City of Mulberry
2005 Appreciation Award
Florida Insurance Council
2005 & 2008 Harry G. Landrum Outstanding Legislative Leadership
Florida Association of Counties
2005 County Champion Award
Florida Trucking Association
2005 & 2006 Legislator of the Year
Associated Industries of Florida
2005 Champion for Business Award
Florida Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
2005 Representative of the Year
Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers
2005 Grateful Recognition Award
The Republican Club of Lakeland
2006 Six Years of Service Award
Florida Association of Insurance Agents
2006 Legislator of the Year
Luster All Training Center of Hope
2006 Leadership Pathway Award
Trial Court Budget Commission
2007 Appreciation Award
Florida Chamber
2008 Most Valuable Legislator
Governor’s Hurricane Conference
2008 Legislative Award
Associated Industries of Florida Financial Securities Council
2008 Legislator of the Year
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners
Certificate of Appreciation (not dated)
Retailers for Responsible Government
Legislator of the Year (not dated)
Polk County
Appreciation Award (not dated)
Florida Chamber
Honor Roll
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