2006 Freshman Legislators of the Year Award - given to legislators for their effectiveness in working across party lines from Politics in Minnesota, a State public affairs news service

Guardian of Public Schools - Minnesota School Board Association

Exemplary Leadership Award - Audubon Society of Minnesota

100% Voting Record - Minnesota League of Conservation Voters

Leadership Award - North Suburban Gavel Association

Award of Commendation - Friends of St. Paul and Ramsey County Parks

State Button Artist of the Year and Artwork Donor - Pheasants Forever

Oustanding Service as RCLLG President - Ramsey County League of Local Governments

DNR Trout Stamp Contest Winner 1991