AWARDS
- Township Grass Roots Appreciation Award, Medina County Township Association, 2021.
- National Security Leadership Award, Council for a Strong America, Mission: Readiness Ohio, 2020.
- Medina County Safe Communities Program Recognition, 2019.
- Ohio Association of School Business Officials special recognition, 2019.
- Ohio Public Transit Association, Legislator of the Year, 2017.
- Northrop Heritage Award, Medina County Historical Society, 2013.
- Medina County Elected Official of the Year, Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, 2010.
- Northeast Ohio Area wide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Fifth Annual Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Award for Outstanding Regional Contribution, 2008
- “Medina County Movers & Shakers: Number 3,” Medina County Gazette (2008)
- Northeast Ohio Regional Vision Award, Northeast Ohio Regional Leadership Task Force, 2007
- Brunswick City Schools Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame, 2006.
- Michael Berken Peace & Justice Award, Diocese of Cleveland, Catholic Commission of Wayne, Ashland & Medina, 2005.
- Outstanding Leadership Award, Ohio Educational Service Center Association, 2002.
- Service in Local Government Award from the Ohio Provider Resource Association, 2000.
- "Men Who Make a Difference," Medina County Gazette, 1998
