Legislative Leadership Award, Associated General Contractors of Iowa. Presented in 1995, "For legislative leadership in the protection of Iowa's Road-Use Tax Fund."
Lifetime Honorary Member of the Iowa Association of Soil & Water
Conservation District Commissioners. Presented on September 8, 1994, "For outstanding leadership in the Iowa General Assembly in protecting Iowa's soil and water."
Governor's Award, Outstanding Iowa Conservationist of the Year, Iowa Wildlife Federation, Inc. Presented in 1992, "In recognition of superior service to the State of Iowa through professional and legislative
accomplishments in creating public awareness of and policy for the
protection and enhancement of Iowa's natural resources."
Legislator of the Year, Iowa Rural Water Association. Presented in 1992, "For leadership in promoting rural water policy for the revitalization of rural Iowa."
Ronald Kuntz Outstanding Legislator Award, Izaak Walton League of America. Presented in 1991, "For dedicated service to the Conservation of Iowa's Soil, Air, Woodlands, Water and Wildlife."
Outstanding Legislator Award, ABATE of Iowa. Presented in July, 1988, "In recognition of outstanding service to the State of Iowa by furthering public awareness of motorcycle rider education and safety."
Legislative Conservationist of the Year, Iowa Wildlife Federation.
Presented in 1986, "In appreciation and recognition of outstanding
accomplishments in initiating public policy for the creation, enhancement,
and protection of Iowa's natural resources."
Award of Merit, The Wildlife Society of America, Iowa Chapter. Presented in October, 1985, "In recognition of outstanding contributions to conservation of natural resources through leadership in the Iowa Legislature."
