AWARDS
Congressman Manzullo annually earns recognition as a “Taxpayer’s Hero” from Citizens Against Government Waste, a “Taxpayer’s Friend” by the National Taxpayers Union, and a “Friend of Agriculture” by the Illinois Agricultural Association. He has also been called “Senior Friendly” by the 60 Plus Association, and he received the “Guardian of Small Business Award” from the National Federation of Independent Business numerous times. He has received several endorsements from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The National Association of Manufacturers has consistently honored him with the “Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence.” He has also received the “True Blue” award from the Family Research Council for his unwavering commitment to family issues, and he has received the National Patriot Legislator Award from the Association for Service Disabled Veterans.
In 2008, the Aerospace Industries Association honored Congressman Manzullo with its prestigious Wings of Liberty award for his efforts to modernize our export control system to help sell more products overseas and create American jobs. Women Impacting Public Policy – the largest bipartisan women’s business group in America – honored Manzullo with its 2005 Congressional Leadership Award for his strong advocacy of women and minority business issues. He was also named Legislator of the Year by the International Franchise Association in 2005, and he received the Champion of Small Business Development by the Association of Small Business Development Centers.
In 2004, he received the Distinguished Community Award from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. In 2002, he was recognized for education leadership by the Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organization and he received the Distinguished Service to Higher Education Award from Northern Illinois University.
