U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. 26th District of Texas

Awards Congressman Burgess Has Received During the 111th Congress (2009 - 2010)

Taxpayer Hero Award from the The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste

Thomas Jefferson Award from the International Foodservice Distributors Association, honoring the legislator’s work to strengthen our nation’s free enterprise system and support economic.

Defender of Economic Freedom Award from The Club for Growth

"A" and Tax Fighter Award from the National Tax Limitation Committee

Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business

"A" In English Award from the U.S. English, Inc.

Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award from the National Association of Manufacturers, for his strong support of a pro-manufacturing agenda

Gift-of-Life Legislator of the Year from the American Society of Transplantation, in appreciation of your leadership and commitment to improving the field of solid organ transplantation and the lives of thousands of individuals awaiting the gift of life.

Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Taxpayers' Friend Award from the National Taxpayers Union, for consistently voting to promote economic freedom and reduce the burden of the American Taxpayer.

2009 Congressional Leadership Award from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, for championing musculoskeletal health during the 111th Congress.

Public Service Award from the Emergency Nurses Association

House Legislator of the Year Award from the Multiple Sclerosis Society

Visionary Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, for outstanding legislative efforts toward the advancement and availability of quality eye care