2010 American Legion Legislator of the Year Award

2009 Massachusetts Bar Association Legislator of the Year Award

2007 Massachusetts Veterans Service Officer Association Recognition Award

2007 National Conference of State Legislatures Medal of Civic Honor

2006 Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Courageous Advocacy Award 

2006 Worcester County Bar Association President’s Award 

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Accomplishments & Contributions as a Member of SJC Standing Committee on Substance Abuse in the Courts 

Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Certificate of Appreciation

Massachusetts Court Reporters Association, Legislator of the Year Award

Dr. Franklin Perkins School Distinguished Service Award

Middlesex District Attorney’s September 11th Award

2000 Worcester County Bar Association Legislator of the Year Award