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2008:  Times of Southwest Louisiana’s “Up & Coming Under 40”

2011:  Family & Youth Counseling Agency’s “Philanthropist of the Year Award”

2011:  Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission’s “Patriot of the Year Award”

2011:  Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Louisiana Chapter’s “Philanthropy Day 2011 Honoree”

2013:  “The Louisiana Distinguished Civilian Service Medal,” presented by the Louisiana National Guard

2017-2018:  Diocese of Lake Charles Citizen of the Year, presented by Msgr. Cramer’s Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus

2018:  Alliance for Positive Growth Annual Awards Public Servant Elected Category

2018:  Humanitarian of the Year, presented by Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana – 7th Masonic District PHA

2021:  Shining Example Award for Governmental Tourism Leadership by the Southeast Tourism Society

2022:  Named Small Business Administration 2022 Phoenix Award Champion

2022:  Recognized by Louisiana Housing Corporation as V. Jean Butler Housing Hero

2022:  Awarded Louisiana Community and Technical College System Joe D. May Excellence in Public Policy

2023:  Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation Louisiana Leads Award

2024:  Liberty Bell Award for Outstanding Community Service from Southwest Louisiana Bar Association

2024:  McNeese State University Distinguished Alumni Award

2025:  National Tommy Longo Disaster Leadership Award

2025:  Vice Chair National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee