Awards
Congressman Burton has received special recognition from several organizations for his voting record and leadership in Congress. His Congressional ratings and honors include:
Ratings:
- American Conservative Union - Lifetime 97%
- United States Chamber of Commerce – Lifetime 88%
- National Tax Payers Union – 90% in 2010 ("A" Rating)
- Club for Growth – 94% in 2008
- Americans for Prosperity – 80% in 2007
- Freedom Works – 95% in 2007
- Americans for Tax Reform – 90% in 2007
- Citizens Against Government Waste – 84% in 2007
- National Council of Agriculture Employers – Scored 100% in 2007
- National Right to Life – Voted with the National Right to Life 98% of the time in 2009
- American Family Association 100% for 2007-2008
- Family Research Council – 100% for 2007-2008
- National Rifle Association – A+ rating
- Gun Owners of America – A Rating for 2009
- Christian Coalition – 100% for 2007-2008
- Consumer Alliance for Energy Security – 100% in 2007
- National Breast Cancer Coalition – 100% for 2007-2008
Awards:
- 2010 Taxpayers' Friend Award from National Taxpayers Union for siding with taxpayers on crucial tax and economic issues in the 111th Congress.
- 2010 Tax Fighter Award from the National Tax Limitation Committee
- 2010 Thomas Jefferson Award from the International Foodservice Distributors Association
- 2010 Congressional "Spirit of Enterprise" award winner from the United States Chamber of Commerce
- 2009 Congressional Champion Award winner by the Spina Bifida Association (SBA) for his long standing to preventing spina bifida and helping to improve the quality of life for tens of thousands of individuals nationwide who live with this challenging birth defect
- Twenty-four Spirit of Enterprise Awards from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for voting in support of free enterprise and a strong economy.
- Twelve Golden Bulldog Awards from the Watchdogs of the Treasury for voting to cut wasteful Federal spending and reduce taxes. Twelve Taxpayers' Friend Awards from the National Taxpayers Union for fiscal responsibility.
- Ten National Security Leadership Awards for supporting a policy of peace through strength. The American Security Council, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Reserve Officer Association give the awards jointly. Eight Guardian of Small Business Awards from the National Federation of Independent Business for supporting small business.
- 2008 and 2009 ACU Defenders of Liberty Award. This award is only given to members of the House and Senate who scored a perfect 100% on a wide variety of issues of concern to grass roots conservatives voted on during the second session of the 110th Congress.
- 2008 Taxpayers' Friend Award from National Taxpayers Union for siding with taxpayers on crucial tax and economic issues in the 110th Congress.
- 2006 and 2007 True Blue Award presented by the Family Research Council for Congressman Burton's 100% voting record on behalf of American families.
- 2003, 2004, and 2006 Friend of the Shareholder Award from American Shareholders Association for demonstrating an avid commitment to protecting Indiana shareholders and enhancing economic growth in America.
- 2005 National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) Leadership Award on behalf of the NFWL for Congressman Burton's tireless work on health care issues.
- 2004 Benjamin Franklin Award from the 60 Plus Association for efforts to permanently repeal the estate tax, more commonly referred to as the death tax.
- 2004 Friend of the Farm Bureau Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation for voting to protect the interests of our nation's farmers.
- 2003 and 2004 Small Business Advocate Award from the Small Business Survival Committee for voting to help keep small businesses stay strong thru continued innovation, improved investments, and creating new jobs.
- 2003 and 2004 Hero of the Taxpayer Award from Americans for Tax Reform for siding with taxpayers on crucial tax and economic issues in the 108th Congress.
- 2002 Perfect Voting Record Certificate of Appreciation from The National Association of Wheat Growers.
