2009
- ASUM Legislator of the Year
- Judicial Conference of Missouri award for contribution to the advancement of the administrative justice in Missouri
- University of Missouri Graduate Professional Council - in appreciation for continued dedication to graduate education
- Richard E. Malon Public Service Award from Missouri Public Utility Alliance
- Missouri Chamber of Commerce Freshman of the Year Award
- Missouri Bicycle Federation Distinguished Service to Missouri Bicycling Award
- St. Louis Business Journal 2009 Legislative Award
2010
- ASUM Legislator of the Year
- Friend of Manufacturing Industry Award (AIM)
- REDI - Resolution recognizing the Senator's efforts in passing good public policy and legislation to promote continued broadband investment in Missouri
- Certificate of Appreciation Community Advocacy through Resident Education (CARE) Program
- University of Missouri Graduate Professional Council Award
- Missouri Bar Judicial Legislative Award
- American Cancer Society Legislator of the Year Award
- Missouri Chamber of Commerce Legislative Spirit of Enterprise Award
- March of Dimes Legislative Champion Award
- Columbia Missouri Mayor's Fitness Award