2013
Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs
Legislative Champion Award
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
For Restoring Funds for Homeless Services
2012
Thresholds
Hero Award
Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
Achievement Award
Illinois Environmental Council
100% Environmental Scorecard
Citizen Action/Illinois
“Excellent” Cumulative Rating, General Assembly Legislative Scorecard
Expanded Mental Health Services
For Championing Chicago’s Mentally Ill
Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force
Legislative Advocate of the Year
Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness
Partner in Change
2011
Illinois Public Health Association
Legislator of the Year
Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association
For work on Illinois civil unions law
2010
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Amicus Certus
Illinois Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Association (IADDA)
Legislative Leadership Award
Illinois Eye Institute
Visionary Award
Inter-Agency Committee on Employees with Disabilities
Special Recognition Award for Advocacy on Behalf of People with Disabilities
PINK Magazine
for Generous Commitment of Time, Support and Inspiration to the LGBT Community
Sunny Ridge Family Center
Friend of Adoption
Thresholds
for Her Work with Institutions for Mental Diseases
2009
Adoption Information Center of Illinois
Friend of Adoption
Center On Halsted
Human First Award
Lakeview Action Coalition
Gregory Dell Award
Lakeview Pantry
Donor of the Month
The Chicago Jewish News
Chicagoan of the Year
2008
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Org.
Best Legislative Voting Record
NAMI Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Legislator of the Year
The Arc of Illinois
Legislator of the Year
2007
AIDSCare
Community Leadership Award
American Cancer Society
In Recognition of Leadership in Passing the Smoke-Free Illinois Act
Illinois Environmental Council
100% Pro-environmental Voting Record
Illinois Maternal & Child Health Coalition
Legislator of the Year
Jane Addams Senior Caucus
In Recognition of Exceptional Leadership and Service Toward Improving the Community Care Program
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Komen Champion for the Cure
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
Women with Vision Award
2006
American Legion, 6th District Council
Certificate of Appreciation for Support and Promotion of the Legion
Applied Research Center
“A” Grade for Votes on Legislative Issues that Promote Racial Equality
Children’s Home & Aid Society of Illinois
Outstanding Leadership and Advocacy
Families and Children’s AIDS Network
Advocacy Award
Gay Games VII
100 Champions
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Org.
2006 Best Legislative Voting Record Awards, Honorable Mention
Junior League of Chicago
Recognition of Support
Supportive Housing Providers Association
Three-Legged Stool Award for Commitment to Funding Supportive Housing
2005
About Face Theatre
Leppen Leadership Award
Illinois Committee For Honest Government
Distinguished Service Award
Illinois Environmental Council
100% Environmental Voting Record Awards
Illinois Primary Health Care Association
2005 Legislative Recognition Award
NAMES Project Foundation, AIDS Memorial Quilt
Hopeful Spirit Award
Northeastern IL University Scholarship
Named in Honor of Rep. Feigenholtz
Planned Parenthood Illinois
Richard J. Phelan Profile in Courage Award
Progress Center for Independent Living
2005 Legislative Award
2004
Chicago Association of Retarded Citizens
Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. Leadership Award
Chicago Free Press
Favorite Local Politician
Children’s Place
Children’s Hero Award
Equality Illinois
Distinguished Legislature Award
Guild for the Blind
William F. Lynch Service Award
Illinois Environmental Council Award
100% Environmental Voting Record Award
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization
Best Legislative Voting Record Award
Prevent Blindness
Women of Vision
2003
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Leadership and Vision in the Fight Against AIDS
AIDS Legal Council
Advocate of the Year
Champaign County Health Care Consumers
Legislative Leadership Award
Community Behavioral Health Care Association of Illinois
Legislator of the Year Award
Friend of Consumer Award
The Illinois Coalition for Competitive Telecommunications
Howard Brown
Friend for Life Award
Palliative Care Center & Hospice of the North Shore
2003 Legislative Service Award
The Children’s Place Association
Children’s Hero Award
Thresholds Special Recognition Award
Service to the Mental Health Community
Vital Bridges
Food for Life Award
2002
Congregation or Chadash Congregation
Legislator of the Year
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
Angels in Adoption
Hearts Foundation
Biggest Heart Award
Mitzvah Award
Jewish Council for Youth Services
TransGenesis
Phenomenal Friend of the Community
2001
Campaign for Better Health Care
Legislator of the Year
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
Inductee as Friend of the Community
Chicago House
Public Service Award
Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois
Sen. Penny Severn’s Memorial Award
D.A.W.G. (Dog Advisory Work Group)
Extraordinary Community Service
Equality Illinois
Distinguished Legislator Award
Illinois Psychological Association
Outstanding Legislator
Illinois Public Health Association
Legislative Award of Appreciation
Midwest Democracy Center
Advocate of Democracy Award
2000
Chicago Teachers Union
Lead 2000 Award
Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Legislator of the Year
1999
Illinois Hospitals and Health Systems Association
Outstanding Legislator
Test Positive Aware Network
TPAN Visionary Award
1998
Lead Elimination Action Drive
Leadership Award
1997
IMPACT
Human Rights Hero Award
|
