Awards & Recognition

  • 2015 Julian M. Carroll Kentucky Labor Award
  • 2012 University of Louisville Presidential Medal
  • 2011 Day Spring E. Ollie Mershon Distinguished Legislator Award
  • 2010 Kentucky BioAlliance Award
  • Louisville Jefferson County Young Democrats-“Mentor of the Year”
  • Jefferson County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #14 – “Continued Support Regarding Legislative Issues Pertaining to Law Enforcement & Its Officers Award”
  • Okolona Democrat Club – “Honorary Okolona Democrat of the Year”, 2008
  • Teenage Parent Program (TAPP), naming of their classroom -“The Clark-Weston Room”, 2008
  • Kentucky League of Cities – “Legislator of the Year Award”, 2007
  • Kentucky Fire Sprinkler Contractor’s Association – “Fire Safety Champion Award”, 2007
  • Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police Award – “Dedicated Support for the Kentucky State Lodge Legislative Efforts in the Kentucky General Assembly”, 2007
  • AARP – “Leadership Award for HB 45, Kincare Support Program to Help Grandparents who are Raising their Grandchildren”, 2006
  • Kentucky League of Cities – “Friend of Kentucky Cities Award”, 2006
  • Kentucky Diabetes Network – “Valuable Contributions to Diabetes Prevention and Control in the Commonwealth of Kentucky”, 2006
  • Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives-“Distinguished Advocacy Award”, 2006
  • Greater Louisville, Inc.-“Leadership Award for Pursuing Downtown Arena”, 2005
  • Louisville/Jefferson Democratic Party – “Chandler Cup Award”, 2005
  • Charles E. Chuck Mattingly Legislative Award – “More than 20 Years of Outstanding Leadership & Dedicated Support for Veterans Affairs & Causes”, 2005
  • Kentucky League of Cities – “Friend of Kentucky Cities Award”, 2005
  • Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives-“Distinguished Advocacy Award”, 2005
  • Louisville Office of the Mayor – “20th Anniversary Celebration Award”, 2004
  • Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office “20th Anniversary Award, In Recognition of 20 Years of Service to the People of the Great State of Kentucky”, 2004
  • Louisville Medical Center Award – “For Support & Development of 201 E. Jefferson St.”, 2002
  • “Harbor House Award”, 2000
  • The Louisville Medical Center Development Corporation Award – “For Commitment and Leadership During the 2000 Kentucky Legislative Session”, 2000
  • Jefferson County Public Schools – “Stand Up Award for Outstanding Support to the Children of the Jefferson County Public Schools”, 1998
  • Deputy Sheriff’s Lodge #25 – “Outstanding Leadership in Pursuing Legislative Issues for the Betterment of Law Enforcement Across the Commonwealth”, 1998
  • American Association of Poison Control Centers – “Efforts to reduce the morbidity and mortality from poisoning in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and for his support of the Kentucky Regional Poison Center of Kosair Children’s Hospital”, 1998
  • Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association – “Man of the Year Award”, 1996
  • Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners/Nurse Midwives – “A friend to Advanced Nursing”, 1996
  • Governor Paul E. Patton/Lt. Governor Steve Henry “Larry Clark, Co-Chair, Jefferson County Gubernatorial Campaign”, 1995
  • Kentucky Accountants – “Extraordinary and Commendable Dedication in Serving the Public on Behalf of the Kentucky Accountants”, 1994