2003
    Spirit of Enterprise Award
      From Missouri Chamber of Commerce

    Dec 2003
    Commitment to People with Disabilities Award
      From DCAI - Disabled Citizens Alliance for Independence

    2004
    Award of Excellence
      From MSP

    Feb 2004
    Outstanding efforts towards passage of Missouri Right to Carry Concealed legislation
      From the Second Amendment Coalition of Missouri State Senate & Missouri Sport Shooting Association

    2004
    Friend of Agriculture
      From Missouri Farm Bureau

    2004
    Legislator of the Year Award for the Advancement of Agriculture and Small Business
      From Missouri House of Representatives

    Nov 2004
    Commitment to People with Disabilities Award
      From DCAI - Disabled Citizens Alliance for Independence

    2005
    Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award
      From A LOT - Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow

    April 2006
    Public Servant Award
      From Missouri Corn Growers Association

    June 2006
    Missouri Energy Development Award
      From the Missouri Energy Development Association

    Nov 2006
    Commitment to People with Disabilities Award
      From DCAI - Disabled Citizens Alliance for Independence

    January 2007
    Star of Agribusiness Award
      From MO-AG, Missouri Agribusiness Association

    February 2007
    Public Servant 2006 Award
      From the Missouri Corn Growers Association

    November 2007
    Certificate of Appreciation - Recognized for working constituents with disabilities
      From Disabled Citizens Alliance for Independence

    March 2008
    Presidential Citation Award for Outstanding Alumni Service
      From University of Missouri Extension

    April 2008
    Friend of Education Award
      From South Central MASA (Missouri Association School Administrators) District

    July 2008
    Legislative Recognition Award
      From Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education