"He takes the job very seriously, and it's not about placating the party.  It's about representing the people of his district." --- Roanoke Times, 3/25/2012

Virginia Education Association
2012 Legislative Rookie of the Year

Psychiatric Society of Virginia
2013 Legislator of the Year

Virginia Education Association
2013 Legislative Champion of the Year

NAMI Roanoke Valley
2013 Legislator of the Year