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Awards and Recognitions

Rep. Mica has been awarded with:

Family Research Council's "True Blue Award" for supporting America's Families

American Conservative Union's "Defender of Liberty Award"

J. Thomas Gurney Community Service Award, life-long service to the Central Florida community, from the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce

Winter Park Citizen of the Year from the City of Winter Park

Longwood Key to the City Award from the City of Longwood

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

President’s Award from the Volusia League of Cities

The Defenders of Liberty Award from the American Conservative Union

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

The Tax Fighter Award from the National Tax-Limitation Committee

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 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

Congressman Mica’s work in Congress to improve benefits, medical care and veteran’s preference has earned him recognition by nearly every national veteran’s and armed services organization including, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America, the Blinded Veterans Foundation, the National Military Family Association and many others.

-Awards from Seniors Organizations

-Awards from Free Enterprise and Fiscal Responsibility Groups

Complete List of Awards and Recognitions

Taxpayer's Hero Award, National Taxpayer's Union, 1993 - 2014

Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, J. Thomas Gurney Community Service Award, life-long service to the Central Florida community, 2013

Winter Park Citizen of the Year from the City of Winter Park

City of Longwood, Key to the City Award, 2012

Agricultural Retailers Association's "Legislator of the Year" award, 2012

Guardian of Seniors Rights Award, 60 Plus Association, 1996, 1998, 2012

Volusia League of Cities, President’s Award, 2012

Free Market Defender Award, American Future Fund, 2010

Legislative Excellence Award, National Association of Manufacturers, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011

Tax Fighter Award, The National Tax-Limitation Committee, 2010

The Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business, Every year since his election

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

Freedom Award(For Co-Sponsorship of the Fair Tax Legislation), Sons of Liberty, September 4, 2008

Defenders of Liberty Award(For a perfect score of 100% on voting issues), American Conservative Union, 2008, 2010

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

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

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, 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

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

Tax Fighter Award, National Tax-Limitation Committee, September 26, 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

Champion of Small Business, Small Business Survival Committee, September 25, 2002; May 21, 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

Award of Appreciation, U. S. Postal Service, October 30, 1998

L. Mendel Rivers National Legislative Award, Non-Commissioned Officers Association, September 23, 1998

State of Florida Award of Appreciation, Rails to Trails Conservancy, October 30, 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, Seminole County Board of Commissioners, May 5, 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)

Benjamin Franklin Award, 60 Plus Association, April 10, 1998

Award of Appreciation, Korean War Veterans Assoc., May 16, 1998

Support to Military Families Award, National Military Family Association, November 17, 1998

George "Buck" Gillespie BAVF Congressional Award, Blinded American Veterans Foundation, 1997

Certificate of Appreciation, Salvation Army, 1997

Certificate of Appreciation, Friends of Canaveral: Canaveral National Seashore - Florida, November 16, 1997

Commendation, Coalition to Save Medicare, June 9, 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

Legislator of the Year Award, Vietnam Veterans of America, 1997

George "Buck" Gillespie National Congressional Award, Blinded American Veterans Foundation, 1997

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

Friend of Farm Bureau, Florida Farm Bureau, 1996

Senior Meritorious Service Award, The Seniors Coalition, July 18, 1996

Recognition, Southern Economic Development Council, 1996

Slovak Man of the Year, Slovak Garden, March 3, 1996

Spirit of Enterprise Award, US Chamber of Commerce, Every year since his election

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

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

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

Military Awards