Awards & Recognitions
2024
Dignity Alliance Massachusetts
Legislator Champions of Dignity and Care
Massachusetts Association of Alcoholism & Drug Addiction Counselors
Special Recognition Award
Dignity Alliance Massachusetts
Senate Champion of Dignity and Care Appreciation Award
International Interior Design Association New England
Champion of Industry for continued support and commitment in advocating for the advancement of the Interior Design Profession.
2023
The Massachusetts National Guard
For Your Support and Dedication To The Soldiers, Airmen and Civilians of the Massachusetts National Guard
Salem High School
Certificate of Appreciation for attending our career fair and engaging our scholars in employability and networking opportunities
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
In recognition of your outstanding efforts passing into law Negro Election Day as a state holiday.
2022
Salem Common Neighborhood Association
In Honor of Her Public Service
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Massachusetts Chapter
For outstanding efforts advocating for and supporting the Commonwealth's 240 local housing authorities, the programs they operate and the residents they serve
2021
Champions for North Shore Community College
Leaders Dedicated to Excellence in High Education for Residents of the North Shore and Beyond
Salem United. Inc.
Recognition for Support of Negro Election Day Holiday
For Kids Only Afterschool
Thank you Recognition
Public Policy Award
For outstanding service and commitment to the North Shore older adult community
You truly make a difference.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
In appreciation of your leadership of the Ellen Story Postpartum Commission and commitment to reproductive healthcare
2019
Massachusetts Association of School Committees
Legislator of the Year
Eleventh Annal B.L.I.N.D. Award
In recognition of her commitment and dedication to the education, rehabilitation and independence for all residents of the Commonwealth who are blind or visually impaired
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
State Senate Champion
IIDA Legislator of the Year
The Commercial Interior Design Association
Jewish Community Relations Council
Massachusetts Association of Jewish Federations Legislative Leadership Award
Salem Witch City VFW Post #1524
In sincere appreciation for your unwavering support to the local veterans of Salem your efforts have left a lasting impression on this Post.
ADDP
Senator of the Year
2018
The Nan Project Friend for Life
For continuous support of mental health advocacy
Providers’ Council
Legislator of the Year
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Office of Health and Human Services Department of Mental Health
Certificate of Appreciation
The Frederick E. Berry Early Intervention Champions Award
2017
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem
Champion for Kids Celebration
In grateful appreciation for your deep care and commitment and support for our Children and Club
North Shore Career Center
For Outstanding Support of North Shore Veterans
2016
BevCam
Community Spirit Hannah Award
Henry Toll Fellowship Program Toll Fellow
The Council of State Governments
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
For efforts in the Massachusetts Legislature on behalf of people with disabilities
Massachusetts School of Law
Justice Thurgood Marshall Award
Common Cause Public Service Award
In recognition of leadership on behalf of the 2016 Public Records Reform Law
Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association
William L. Plante, Jr. Open Government Award
For outstanding leadership in public records reform
2015
Northeast Arc
Legislator of the Year
Massachusetts Psychological Association
Legislator of the Year Award
2014
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Office of Health and Human Services Department of Mental Health
Certificate of Appreciation