Solicitors Victim Advocates Forum Golden Advocate Award--for promoting victim and witness services to the citizens of South Carolina. September 2007

South Carolina State Firefighters Association Legislative Appreciation Award–for sponsoring and passing the Volunteer Strategic Assistance and Fire Equipment Act of 2007. July 2007

South Carolina Chiropractic Association’s Legislator of the Year Award–for outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession in South Carolina. June 2007

South Carolina Military Department —for a longstanding and unwavering commitment to the state of South Carolina’s Military History. January 2007

South Carolina Association of Regional Councils Legislator of the Year Award --for support and leadership on behalf of South Carolinas regional councils of Governments. November 2006

South Carolina Solicitors Association - for supporting of the law enforcement community. September 2006

South Carolina Research Authority Knowledge Economist -for being a leader in the development and advancement of the Knowledge economy in this nation and in this region. September 2006

From the Medical University of South Carolina “Doctorate of Humane Letters” May 2006

Fairfield Community Volunteer Fire Department - in appreciation of support. 2006

Adult Education Directors’ Division, SC association of School Administrators Legislator of the Year Award - for continuous Leadership and Support of Adult Education. 2006

SC Chapter International Association of Workforce Professionals Public Policy Award - for contributions to workforce development. 2006.

South Carolina Human Service Providers Association Legislator of the Year Award -for service to people with disabilities and special needs. June 2005

Superintendents’ Division South Carolina Association of School Administrators - for continuous dedication, leadership and support of excellence in public education. 2005

Powdersville Fire Department - supporting appreciation of support. 2005

South Carolina Youth Workers Association Distinguished Service Award - honors an individual who has had a significant impact on youth, legislatively, judicially, medically and socially. 2004

South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Legislator of the Year - for outstanding contributions, leadership, and dedication to the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association. 2003

South Carolina Association of Counties House Member of the Year - for support of County Government during the 2002 session of the South Carolina General Assembly - August 2002

Stephanie’s Law - In grateful appreciation for your leadership and support in the passage of Stephanie’s Law. June 2002

Special Olympics South Carolina Legislator of the Year - for support of the Special Olympics South Carolina. 2002

Sons of Confederate Veterans Stonewall Jackson Individual Contribution Award. March 17, 2001

South Carolina Anglers - for support in acquiring Walhalla Sate fish hatchery for South Carolina Anglers. June 27, 1997

Gun Owners of South Carolina Freedom Award- for support of and dedication to the rights and freedoms of law abiding gun owners. 1994