- AARP Capitol Caregiver Award, 2014-2015
- National Association of Chronic Disease Directors Legislator of the Year Award (2008)
- National Award on Pay Equity (1998)
- National Member - Order of the Barristers - for excellence and high honor through courtroom advocacy. (1982)
- National Energy Law Competition, Winner: Best Brief (1981)
- White House Conference on Youth - Delegate and Member of Implementation Committee (1971 -1972).
- Outstanding American Student (1971).