Awards

• 2010 Friend of Agriculture Award - Presented by Illinois Agricultural Association Political Involvement Fund
• Legislator of the Year Award - Presented by Life Services Network
• Guardian of Small Business Award - Presented by National Federation of Independent Business/Illinois
• 2007 - Friend of Optometry
• 2011 - YMCA Legislative Hero Award
• 2008 - YWCA Women of Achievement Award
• 2008 - Illinios Chamber of Commerce - Outstanding Freshman