Honors and Awards

• Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia, “2008 Legislator of the Year”
• “2008 Most Influential Georgians” by Insider Advantage’s James Magazine
• “2009 Most Influential Georgians” by Insider Advantage’s James Magazine
• “Outstanding Legislator 2006-2008,” Easter Seals Southeastern Georgia
• ARC of Georgia, “2008 Legislator of the Year”
• National Alliance on Mental Illness, “A-Team for Legislative Excellence,” 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
• Georgia Council on Aging, “2008 Outstanding Legislator Award”
• Thomas Murphy Center for Public Service, “Public Citizen Award 2008”
• Carroll County Emergency Shelter, “Service Award” 2008
• Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, “Legislative Leadership” Award 2008
• Enable, Outstanding Legislative Service on behalf of Georgians, 2007
• Georgia Coalition against Domestic Violence, “2007 Outstanding Legislator”
• 2009 Catalyst for CARE, “Distinguished Service Award”