“Legislator of the Year” -Utah Council on Victims of Crime (2022)

“Adult Education Legislator of the Year” -Adult Education Association of Utah (2020)

“Business Champion Award” — Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022)

“Legislative Advocate for Children Award” —Utah PTA (2019)

“Champion Award”- Workforce Services Refugee Services (2019)

“Legislative Honor Award” —Utah Cycling Association (2019)

“Legislative Cultural Champion ” — Utah Cultural Alliance (2019)

“Eleanor Roosevelt Award” – Utah Democratic Party (2016)

“UEA Honor Roll Award” — Utah Education Association (2014)

“Outstanding Service to Public Education” — Utah Education Association (2014)

“Distinguished Woman Award” — American Association of University Women (2013)

“Community Advocacy Award” — Disability Law Center (2012)

“Sunshine Award” — Utah Society of Professional Journalists (2011)

“Pete Suazo Political Action Award” — Utah Pride Center (2008)

“Flemming Fellow” — Institute for Progressive Leadership (2002-2003)

“Catalyst Teaching Award” — Olympus High School, (1995, 1998)

“Excel Outstanding Educator” — Granite Education Foundation (1995)

“Teacher of the Year Award” — Kiwanis Club (1992)