Recognitions
- 2010 Endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund
- 2010 Friend of the Taxpayer by Utah Taxpayer Assn.
- 2010 Top 30 Business Friendly Legislators by Utah Business Coalition
- 2010 Tech Savvy Legislator by Utah TECH PAC
- 2010 Recovery Advocate Award by Utah County Drug Court Alumni Assn.
- Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Hero Award 2004
- Utah Association of Realtors Distinguished Service Award
- IHC Beacon of Hope Award 2004
- Utah Health Care Association Legislator of the Year 2004
- Elected Official of the Year–Utah Issues 2003
- Utah Pharmaceutical Association Legislator of the Year 2003
- Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities and Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities–Hero on the Hill 2003
- Utah Health Insurance Association Legislator of the Year 2002
- Named a “Friend of Business” by the Utah 2000 Business Coalition
- Recognized by the Utah Manufacturer’s Association Political Action Committee-UMAPAC as a “Defender of Free Enterprise” for my commitment to improving Utah’s economy and for defending individual rights for all Utahns.
- Named a “Guardian of Small Business” by NFIB/Utah (National Federation of Independent Business) The Voice of Small Business
- Twice named a “Friend of the Taxpayer” by the Utah Taxpayer’s Association for voting 100% in favor of taxpayers.