Since taking office in 2002, Senator Harmon has received numerous awards and honors from organizations across Illinois, including:
Action for Children 2006 Action for Children Award
Action for Children, Ounce of Prevention Fund and Voices for Illinois Children 2007 Illinois Early Learning Leader Award
American Cancer Society 2007 Recognition of Leadership in passing the Smoke-Free Illinois Act
American Institute of Architects 2011 AIA Illinois Legislator of the Year Award
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois 2010 Legislative Award; 2011-2012 Glenn Walters Legislative Memorial Award
Austin Chamber of Commerce 2007 ACC Better Business Award
AutismOne 2006 Leadership Award
Citizen Action/Illinois Excellent Rating, 2014
Council of State Governments Midwestern Legislative Conference 2005 Fellow; Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development
Changing a Generation Foundation 2005 Outstanding Community Service Award
Crain’s Chicago Business 2004 "40 under 40" List
Dog Advisory Work Group 2005 Extraordinary Community Service Award
eBay 2005 National Legislator of the Year
Eyes on Austin 2005 Community Service Award
Feeding Illinois 2011 Legislator of the Year
Habilitative Systems, Inc. 2005 Special Recognition Award
Healthcare Alternative Systems 2008 Recognition of Leadership
Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health 2009 Special Recognition Award
Illinois Association of Park Districts 2003 Outstanding Legislator of the Year
Illinois Bankers Association 2005 Outstanding Legislator; 2008 Outstanding Legislator
Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership “In appreciation for your leadership and commitment to children’s mental health”
Illinois Coalition Against Tobacco 2005 Legislative Leadership Award
Illinois Competitive Energy Association 2010 Competitive Energy Markets Champion
Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence 2006 Legislative Advocacy Award
Illinois Environmental Council 2005 100% Voting Record Award; 2007 Environmental Leadership Award; 2010 Environmental Leadership Award; 2013 Environmental Leadership Award; 2014 100% Environmental Champion
Illinois Hunger Coalition 2008 Paul Simon Public Service Award
Illinois Park and Recreation Association and Illinois Association of Park Districts 2012 Community Service Award
Illinois Probation and Court Service Association 2005 Gerald F. Christian Legislative Service Award
Illinois Psychological Association 2012 Legislator of the Year
Illinois State Ambulance Association 2012 Legislator of the Year Award
IllinoisVictims.org 2008-2009 Legislator Hero Award
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization 2004 Best Legislative Voting Record Award; 2006 Best Legislative Voting Record Award
Innovations Conference on Asphalt and Transportation 2009 Heartland Sustainability Award
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance 2008 Inspiring Efficiency Leadership Award
Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association 2004 "Superstar Supporter" Award
The Nature Conservancy 2013 Recognition of Legislative Leadership
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 2010 Compassionate Legislator Award
Respiratory Health Association 2008 Lung Health Champion Award
St. Ignatius College Prep 2003 Alumni Medal recipient
South Austin Coalition 2008 Appreciation Award
Street Level Youth Media 2005 "Power-Up" Award
Thrive Counseling Center 2009 Legislator of the Year
UCAN 2009 Building Future Leaders Award
West Central Breastfeeding Task Force 2008 Special Recognition Award
Westside Ministers' Coalition 2004 Outstanding Service in Public Service Award
West Suburban Bar Association 2006 Law Day Award; 2013 Outstanding Service to the State of Illinois Award
West Suburban College of Nursing 2009 Friend of the College Award
Wonder Works Children First Award
YMCA 2011 YMCA Legislative Champion Award
