- 40 under 40 – St. Louis Business Journal’s ranking of the top 40 business and civic leaders under the age of 40 (2009)
- Spirit of Enterprise Legislative Award, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2008
- Lewis & Clark Statesman Award, St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association, 2008 and 2009
- St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award, 2008
- State Legislator of the Year, Novogradac Community Development Foundation, 2008 (national award)
- Missouri State Council of Firefighters Distinguished Legislator Award, 2007
- Missouri Community College Association Distinguished Legislator Award, 2007
- Legislator of the Year Award, Missouri Police Chief Association, 2004
- Friend of Agriculture by the Missouri Farm Bureau, 2004
- Hero of Mental Health from the Crider Center for Mental Health, 2004
- 100 Percent for Jobs Award from the Missouri Chamber, 2005
- 40 under 40 award (top 40 leaders in St. Charles County under age 40), 2004
