AutismOne
2006 Leadership Award

Council of State Governments, Midwestern Legislative Conference
2005 Fellow, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development

Changing a Generation Foundation
2005 Outstanding Community Service Award

Crains Chicago Business
2004 "40 under 40" List highlighting business, community and government leaders under age 40

Dog Advisory Work Group
2005 Extraordinary Community Service Award

eBay
2005 National Legislator of the Year

Eyes on Austin
2005 Community Service Award

Habilitative Systems, Inc.
2005 Special Recognition Award

Illinois Association of Park Districts
2003 Outstanding Legislator of the Year

Illinois Bankers Association
2005 Outstanding Legislator

Illinois Coalition Against Tobacco
2005 Legislative Leadership Award

Illinois Environmental Council
2005 100% Voting Record Award

Illinois Probation and Court Service Association
2005 Gerald F. Christian Legislative Service Award

Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization
2004 Best Legislative Voting Record Award
2006 Best Legislative Voting Record Award

Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association
2004 "Superstar Supporter" Award

St. Ignatius College Prep
2003 Alumni Medal recipient

Street Level Youth Media
2005 "Power-Up" Award

Westside Ministers' Coalition
2004 Outstanding Service in Public Service Award

West Suburban Bar Association
2006 Law Day Award