California Medical Association – Legislator of the Year 2009

California Chapters of the American Red Cross – Legislator of the Year 2010

California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) – Outstanding Legislative Voting Record That Protects Consumers in 2007 and 100% Voting Record in 2009

California Labor Federation – Perfect Score and Labor Warrior for 2011

Sierra Club – 100% Voting Record for 2010

California League of Conservation Voters – 100% Voting Record for 2010 and 2011

California Congress of Seniors – 100% Voting Record for 2010 and 2011

PawPAC – A+ Voting Record for 2010 and a Perfect Score for 2011

Equality California – 100% Voting Record for 2010 and 2011

California Association of Recreation and Park Districts – Legislator of the Year 2009

California Podiatric Medical Association – Distinguished Service Award 2010

Center for Elders Independence – Legislator of the Year 2009

California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates – Legislator of the Year 2009

American Association of Suicidology – National Public Policy Award 2009

Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California – Advocacy Award 2009

California Dental Association – “Going Above and Beyond” Award 2008

Retired Public Employees’ Association of California – Legislator of the Year 2008

Alameda County Democratic Lawyers Club – Distinguished Public Service Award 2008

California State Sheriff’s Association – Outstanding Legislator 2008

Neuropathy Action Foundation – Legislator of the Year 2007

Korean American Chamber of Commerce of the Northern Pacific Coast – “Person of the Year” 2007

Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California – Champion for Reproductive Health Services 2007