Awards

• 2001 State of Ohio Democrat of the Year
• 2002 Outstanding Alumni Award by the Mogadore Alumni Foundation
• 2007 Levy Campaign Appreciation Award by Summit County Children Services
• 2008 Smart Growth Friendly Community Award by KS Associates
• 2008 Disability Advocate of the Year Award by Ohio Public Images, Inc.
• 2008 Save the Maple Valley Project Appreciation Award by the East Akron Community House
• 2008 Summit County Democrat of the Year
• 2008 Veterans Appreciation Award