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Rep. Mica has recently been awarded with:

The Tax Fighter Award from the National Tax-Limitation Committee

The Toni Jennings Public Service Award from the
Orlando Board of Realtors

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

The Maufacturing Legislative Excellence Award from the National Association of Manufacturers

The Free Market Defender Award from the American Future Fund

The Safety Leader Award from the
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

The Defenders of Liberty Award from the
American Conservative Union

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

The Friend of the Coast Award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association
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Awards and Recognitions

-Complete List of Awards
-Awards Military and Veterans Organizations
-Awards from Seniors Organizations
-Awards from Free Enterprise and Fiscal Responsibility Groups

Complete List of Awards

Award/Recognition

Sponsor

Date

Free Market Defender Award American Future Fund 2010
Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award The National Association of Manufacturers 111th Congress
Tax Fighter Award The National Tax-Limitation Committee 2010
Guardian of Small Business Award   The National Federation of Independent Business  2010

Friend of the Coast Award

The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association

2010

Toni Jennings Public Service Award

Orlando Board of Realtors

2010

Safety Leader Award

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

2010

The Defender of Economic Freedom Award

Club for Growth

2009

The George Falcon-Golden Spike Award
(For his passion for expanding the roles of all forms of rail-transit, passenger and freight)

National Association of Railroad Passengers

2009

Defenders of Liberty Award
(For a perfect score of 100% on voting issues)

American Conservative Union

2008, 2010

Recognition of Outstanding Commitment to Fight Drunk Driving The Century Council 2008
Eagle Society Award in Support of Aviation Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2008

Freedom Award
(For Co-Sponsorship of the Fair Tax Legislation)

Sons of Liberty

September 4, 2008

Thomas Jefferson Award for Legislative Service

Food Distributors International

Every year since his election

The Guardian of Small Business

National Federation of Independent Business

Every year since his election
Spirit of Enterprise Award U.S. Chamber of Commerce Every year since his election
Thomas Jefferson Award for
Distinguished Service
Food Distributors International
Every year since his election
Small Business Dividend Award Florida Small Business Development Center 2007

Leadership Award

Association for Commuter Transportation

2007

Recognition for Strong Support for Goods Movement and Infrastucture Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors 2007
Award for Manufacturing
Legislative Award
National Association of Manufacturers
2007,1999
Champion of the Merit Shop Associated Builders & Contractors 1994-2006
Friend of the Farm Bureau American Farm Bureau Federation September 14, 2006

Best and Brightest 2005

American Conservative Union June 8, 2006
Guardian of Worker Freedom Alliance for Worker Freedom June 8, 2006
Protector of Property Rights Property Rights Alliance First Session, 109th Congress

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

Small Business Champion

First Session, 109th Congress
Small Business Advocate Award
Small Business Survival Committee
108th Congress
2005 Center for Urban Transportation Research Transportation Achievement Award Center for Urban Transportation Research Transportation October 26, 2005
Appreciation for Dedication, Leadership and Tireless Efforts to Ensure Passage of Vision 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
National Air Transportation Association
September 15, 2004
Special Citation for Extraordinary Support of the Armed Forces
Air Force Association (Florida)
September 14, 2004
2003 Aviation Leadership Award
Florida Airports Council
May 19, 2004
"Champion of Free Trade"
Florida Chamber of Commerce
107th Congress
"Man of the Year"
St. Augustine Record
2003
Recognition in Support of the U.S. Space Program Space Science Alliance Technology Outreach Program 2003
Public Official of the Year
Florida Public Transportation Association
November 10, 2003
"Champion of the Florida Trail"
Florida Trails Association
October 27, 2003
True Blue Award
Family Research Council
October 21, 2003
Honor Roll of Legislative Achievement in Economic Development
Southern Economic Development Council
March 21, 2003
Award for Legislative Excellence
National Association of Manufacturers
February, 2003
107th Congress Tax Fighter Award
National Tax Limitation Committee
September 26, 2002
Friend of the Shareholder
American Shareholder's Association
      June 8, 2006;       September 25, 2002
Champion of Small Business
Small Business Survival Committee
September 25, 2002
The Jefferson Award
Citizens For A Sound Economy
September, 2002
Legislative Honor Roll Award
Southern Economic Development Council
May, 2002
2002 Public Service Award
Association of Air Medical Services
February, 2002
Florida First Congressional Award
Florida League of Cities
August 25, 2001
Golden Bulldog Award
Watchdogs of the Treasury
2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Public Service Award for Support of Private Property Rights Orlando Regional Realtor Association 2000
Senior Legislative Achievement Award
The Seniors Coalition
October 1, 2000
Advocate of Small Business Award
Small Business Survival Committee
September 25, 2000
Sight Saving Hall of Fame Prevent Blindness America 1999
Award of Recognition for sincere assistance to America's seniors
The Seniors Coalition
1999
Friend of the Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
Florida Farm Bureau
104th, 105th, 106th
Congresses
Certificate of Appreciation
Citizens Flag Alliance
August 30, 1999
Champion of Small Business
Small Business Survival Committee
May 21, 1999
Award of Excellence
The Retired Enlisted Association
May 12, 1999

General Milan R. Stefanik Award

Slovak-American Cultural Council

January 1999

Transportation Planning Award

Volusia County Metropolitan Planning Organization

January 1999

Award of Appreciation

National Military Family Assoc.

1998

"Jimmy Doolittle Fellow"
Air Force Association, Central Florida Chapter
1998

Double-Bar White Cross

Republic of Slovakia

1998

Board of Directors Award
Senior Executives Association
1998
Support to Military Families Award
National Military Family Association
November 17, 1998
The Jefferson Award
Citizens for a Sound Economy
Fall 1998 (105th Congress)

Award of Appreciation

U. S. Postal Service

October 30, 1998

State of Florida Award of Appreciation

Rails to Trails Conservancy

October 30, 1998

Guardian of Senior's Rights Award
60 Plus Association
October 9, 1998;
September 19, 1996
L. Mendel Rivers National Legislative Award
Non-Commissioned Officers Association
September 23, 1998

Certificate of Appreciation

Workforce Development Office of Seminole County

August 3, 1998

Award of Appreciation

Community Celebration for I-4 / 46A Interchange

June 29, 1998

Outstanding Voting Recognition

Florida Farm Bureau

May 19, 1998

Award of Appreciation

Korean War Veterans Assoc.

May 16, 1998

Award of Appreciation

Seminole County Board of Commissioners

May 5, 1998

Benjamin Franklin Award
60 Plus Association
April 10, 1998

Certificate of Appreciation

Salvation Army

1997

George "Buck" Gillespie BAVF Congressional Award

Blinded American Veterans Foundation

1997

Legislator of the Year

Vietnam Veterans of America

1997

Ronald H. Brown Exporting Excellence National Award
Small Business Exporters Association
1997

Certificate of Appreciation

Friends of Canaveral: Canaveral National Seashore - Florida

November 16, 1997

Proclamation Honoring Congressman John L. Mica

Metroplan Orlando

November 12, 1997

Certificate of Appreciation

DeLand Chapter Sons of the American Revolution

September 16, 1997

Commendation
Coalition to Save Medicare
June 9, 1997

Friend of Farm Bureau

Florida Farm Bureau

1996

Recognition

Southern Economic Development Council

1996

Senior Meritorious Service Award
The Senior's Coalition
July 18, 1996

Slovak Man of the Year

Slovak Garden

March 3, 1996

Award of Appreciation

Mid-Florida Utilities and Transportation Contractors Assoc.

1995

Guardian of Medicare Award
United Seniors Association
1995

Commemorative Award

Orange County, Florida Courthouse

1995

Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award

1995

Sound Dollar Award
Free Congress Foundation
June 1994

Certificate of Appreciation

Concerned Women for America

June 4, 1994

Award of Appreciation

Reserve Officers Association

March 1994

Certificate of Appreciation

United We Stand America

October 23, 1993

Award of Appreciation

Greater Orlando Association of Realtors

1993

Taxpayer's Hero Award

National Taxpayer's Union

1993

Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award for new members of Congress

Mica's freshman Republican colleagues

1993

The Florida Conservative Union

November 7, 1981

Certificate of Appreciation

Florida Division of American Cancer Society

September 29, 1979

Florida's Five Outstanding Young Men

Florida Jaycees

February 18, 1978

Florida State Good Government Award

Florida Jaycees

1973

Good Government Award

Winter Park Jaycees

1973

100% rating

Christian Coalition

Award of Appreciation

Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation

Award of Appreciation

Tri County Commuter Rail Authority

Awards From Military Retirees and Veterans Groups

Award of Excellence
The Retired Enlisted Association
May 12, 1999
Support to Military Families Award
National Military Family Association
November 17, 1998
L. Mendel Rivers National Legislative Award
Non-Commissioned Officer Association
September 23, 1998
"Jimmy Doolittle Fellow"
Air Force Association, Central Florida Chapter
1998
Legislator of the Year Award
Vietnam Veterans of America
1997
George "Buck" Gillespie National Congressional Award
Blinded American Veterans Foundation
1997
Award of Appreciation
Reserve Officers Association
March 1994
Awards From Seniors Organizations
Senior Legislative Achievement Award
The Seniors Coalition
October 1, 2000
Guardian of Seniors Rights Award
60 Plus Association
October 9, 1998
Benjamin Franklin Award
60 Plus Association
April 10, 1998
Commendation
Coalition to Save Medicare
June 9, 1997
Guardian of Seniors Rights Award
60 Plus Association
September 19, 1996
Senior Meritorious Service Award
The Seniors Coalition
July 18, 1996
Guardian of Medicare Award
United Seniors Association
1995
Awards From Free Enterprise and Fiscal Responsibility Groups

Toni Jennings Public Service Award

Orlando Board of Realtors

2010

Defenders of Liberty Award
(For a perfect score of 100% on voting issues)

American Conservative Union

2008, 2010

Freedom Award
(For Co-Sponsorship of the Fair Tax Legislation)

Sons of Liberty

September 4, 2008

Guardian of Small Business Award
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Every year since his election
Spirit of Enterprise Award
US Chamber of Commerce
Every year since his election
Thomas Jefferson Award for
Distinguished Service
Food Distributors International
Every year since his election
Award for Manufacturing
Legislative Award
National Association of Manufacturers
2007,1999
Guardian of Worker Freedom Alliance for Worker Freedom June 8, 2006

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

Small Business Champion

First Session, 109th Congress
Protector of Property Rights Property Rights Alliance First Session, 109th Congress
Champion of Small Business
Small Business Survival Committee
September 25, 2002;
May 21, 1999
Tax Fighter Award
National Tax-Limitation Committee
September 26, 2002
Friend of the Shareholder
American Shareholders Association
       June 8, 2006;        September 25, 2002
Legislative Honor Roll Award
Southern Economic Development Council
May 2002
Golden Bulldog Award
Watchdogs of the Treasury
2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Advocate of Small Business Award
Small Business Survival Committee
September 25, 2000
The Jefferson Award
Citizens for a Sound Economy
Fall 1998
(105th Congress)
Sound Dollar Award
Free Congress Foundation
June 1994
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