AWARDS

•  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