• "Distinguished Service Award"
    • Recognizing a legislator who has made outstanding contributions to higher education while in office
    • Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma
    • July 2008


  • "2008 Thomas Jefferson Award"
    • For his commitment to our nation's economic prosperity and to free enterprise
    • International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)
    • June 2008


  • "Wildcatter Award"
    • For his service to the industry
    • The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OIPA)
    • April 2008


  • "Medicare Choices Leadership Award"
    • For voting against cuts in Medicare that would significantly limit health care choices for seniors.
    • The Coalition for Medicare Choices
    • January 2008