Awards & Recognitions

2014

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Office of Health and Human Services Department of Mental Health
Certificate of Appreciation

2015

Northeast Arc
Legislator of the Year
Massachusetts Psychological Association
Legislator of the Year Award

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

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

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

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

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.