I have been honored to receive a number of awards and recognition throughout my political service. Each of these accolades holds a dear place in my heart and reassures me that I have been making the right decisions for Georgia. I am humbled that the following organizations have recognized my efforts.
| Year | Award | Organization |
| 1986 | Barrett Davis Watson Award | American Legion Post 233 |
| 1989 | Appreciation of Service Award | American Legion Post 233 |
| 1994 | Appreciation of Service Award | Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners |
| 2000 | Legislative Leadership Award | Georgia Veterinary Medical Association |
| 2003 | Appreciation of Service Award | Georgia Council on Aging |
| 2004 | Special Legislator Award | Georgia Council on Aging |
| 2005 | Autism Hero Award | Cure Autism Now |
| Legislative Leadership Award | Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | |
| Legislative Leadership Award | Unlock the Waiting List | |
| 2006 | Pacificio Award | Georgia Chapter March of Dimes |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Georgia Gerontology Association | |
| Legislative Delegation Award | Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce | |
| Loyalty Award | Kinship Care Resource Center- “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” | |
| Legislator of the Year | Service Providers Assistance for Persons with Developmental Disabilities | |
| 2008 | Legislator of the Year | Georgia Association of Training, Employment & Support |
| Silver Platter Award | Georgia Restaurant Association | |
| Friend of the Consumer Award | Georgia Watch | |
| “A Team” Award | National Alliance of Mental Illness | |
| 2009 | Legislator of the Year | A Future. Not a Past. |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Albany Georgia Advocacy Resource Center | |
| Heart of Gold Award | All About Developmental Disabilities | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | All About Developmental Disabilities | |
| Shining Light Award | Covenant Counseling Services | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Georgia Association of Community Service Boards | |
| 2010 | Appreciation of Service Award | American Association of Retired Persons |
| Legislator of the Year | Georgia Chiropractors Association | |
| Spirit of Green Award | Georgia Recycling Coalition | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Georgia Department of Behavioral Health | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Interfaith Children’s Movement | |
| Legisator of the Year | Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia | |
| 2011 | Good Samaritan Award | Covenant House |
| Star of Life Legislative Award | Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services | |
| Legislator of the Year | Georgia Charitable Care Network | |
| Achievement Award | Georgia Council on Aging | |
| Honorary Member Award | Georgia Public Health Association | |
| Legislator of the Year | Georgia Women for a Change | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Rotary Club of Roswell | |
| “A Team” Award | National Alliance of Mental Illness | |
| 2012 | Partnering for Excellence Award | Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia |
| Legislator of the Year | Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | |
| Legislator of the Year | Georgia Assisted Living Federation of America | |
| Legislator of the Year | Georgia Association of County Commissioners | |
| Legislative Achievement Award | Georgia Commission on Family Violence | |
| Johnson & Johnson Award | Georgia Retirees Association of Georgia | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Georgia Society of Ambulatory Surgery Centers | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | The Temple, Atlanta | |
| 2013 | Family Medicine Legislative Champion | Georgia Academy of Family Physicians |
| Legislator of the Year | Georgia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics | |
| Leadership & Commitment Award | Georgia Commission on Family Violence | |
| Legislator of the Year | Georgia Public Health Association | |
| Friends of the League Award | The Junior League of Atlanta | |
| Humanitarian Award | Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia | |
| National Legislator of the Year | National Association of Local Boards of Health | |
| Legislator of the Year | Service Providers Assistance for Persons with Developmental Disabilities | |
| Aging Impact Award | Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Aging | |
| 2014 | Big Voice for Children Award | Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children |
| Achievement Award | Georgia Council on Aging | |
| David L. Levine Legislative Award | Georgia Gerontology Society | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter | |
| Friend of Medicine Award | Medical Association of Georgia | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | Mental Health America | |
| Forget Me Not Award | National & Georgia Alzheimer’s Association | |
| 2015 | Appreciation of Service Award | Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force |
| CJCC Honoree | National Crime Victims Rights Week | |
| Public Service Award | The Links Incorporated | |
| Legislative Leadership Award | Youth Spark | |
| Humanitarian Award | Georgia Chiropractic Association | |
| Champion of Children Award | Foundation for Government Accountability | |
| Various | Capitol Dome Award | American Cancer Society |
| Legislative Leadership Award | Child Kind | |
| Champion of Georgia Cities Award (2) | Georgia Municipal Association | |
| Appreciation of Service Award | National Kidney Foundation of Georgia | |
| Legislator in Action Award | Suicide Prevention Action Network |