Awards and Honors

• Rotary District 5100 Membership Champion Award, July 2014

 

• East Salem Rotary Club Fundraising Award for fundraising leadership during the prior two years, June 2011

 

• Kevin was inducted into the Wakefield High School Hall of Fame on June 17, 2011. Kevin graduated from Wakefield High in Arlington, VA, in June 1967

 

• East Salem Rotary Fundraising Champion, 2009-2010

 

• Oregon War Veterans Citizenship Award, 2008

 

• Life Directions Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation as "Champion of the 2008 Signature Event" in "fostering the attitudes necessary for the growth of Peers into self responsible, productive persons through self direction," November 2008

 

• Life Directions Certificate of Recognition for "outstanding efforts with and for Young Adults" in support of mentoring programs, May 2008

 

• Life Directions Volunteer Recognition Award, 2007

 

• Oregon State Police Officers Association letter of gratitude for undying support for the men and women who wear the uniform of the Oregon State Police, July 12, 2007

 

• Americans for Tax Reform “Dragon Slayer” award for leading the effort to defeat the largest tax increase in Oregon’s history (Measure 30), March 18, 2004

 

• Citizens for a Sound Economy “Friend of the Taxpayer Award” for legislative efforts to reduce taxes, 2000

 

• Special Recognition for significant contributions to kids, families and communities in Oregon through support of fairs, Oregon Fairs Association, 2000

 

• Oregon State Senate plaque “In Recognition of Your Dedication and Service,” 1999

 

• Award for Excellent Service to Farm Bureau members, 1999

 

• “All-Star” Award for Top Legislative Service, Oregonians for Food and Shelter, 1999

 

• Legislative Leadership Award from the Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities for Outstanding Leadership and Support to Oregon’s Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, 1999

 

• Founder’s plaque, Blanchet School, 1999

 

• Certificate of Appreciation for service on President’s Advisory Board, Blanchet School, 1999

 

• Imogene T. Johnson Friend of Children Award for Defending the Rights of Children to Equal Protection Under Law, 1999

 

• Award plaque, Oregon Pilots Association, in Appreciation of Efforts to Advance Aviation and Air Transportation in Oregon, 1999

 

• Award plaque by the Oregon State Marine Board “In Appreciation for Charting a Safe Course for the Future of Boating in Oregon” through passage of HB 2977, Oregon’s Boater Education Bill, 1999

 

• Bronze statue for Defender of Justice Award “for enacting tough laws to protect Oregon citizens from violent criminals” from NRA CrimeStrike, 1996

 

• Outstanding Achievement Award from Oregon Historic Cemeteries Association for Dedication to the Preservation of Oregon Cemeteries and Creation of the Oregon Pioneer Cemetery Commission, 1996

 

• Certificate of Appreciation from Oregon Historic Cemeteries Association for Sponsorship of HB 2314 to create the Pioneer Cemetery Commission, 1995

 

• Veterans of Foreign Wars Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Legislative Service to Oregon Military Veterans in support of the Oregon Veterans Home, 1995

 

• United Veterans Groups of Oregon Certificate of Commendation for Exemplary Service, Loyalty and Dedication to Oregon’s Military Veterans, and their Families, and their Survivors, 1995

 

• Appreciation Award for Sponsorship of HB 2325, establishing Magistrates’ Division in Tax Court, 1995

 

• Oregon Tax Research “Tax Freedom Day” Award for Outstanding Leadership in Improving the Tax Appeal System to create equity for all taxpayers, 1995

 

• Recognition plaque in Appreciation for Contribution to Oregon’s Law Enforcement Community, 1995

 

• Award plaque from Oregon Association Chiefs of Police, in Appreciation for Support and Service, 1994

 

• Award from Oregon Council for the Blind and Guide Dog Users of Oregon for Outstanding Effort in passing HB 2380 into law, that will protect assistance animals, 1993

 

• Outstanding Support for the Oregon State Police, 1993

 

• Recognition plaque in Appreciation of Successful Work to Save the OSU School of Veterinary Medicine, from Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1993

 

• Special Recognition from Shangri-La, a program for the developmentally disabled, for consistent, strong advocacy for Oregonians needing assistance, and for leadership to large and diverse groups of people, 1993

 

• Plaque in Appreciation for Support to Secondary Wood Products Manufacturers, 1993

 

• Unswerving Legislative Support to Oregon Rehabilitation Associations, Honor Roll for 1993

 

• Recognition of Service from the Humane Society of the Willamette Valley for “Extending the Circle of Compassion” on behalf of animals, 1991

 

• Legislator of the Year Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Boating Community, Oregon Federation of Boaters, 1990

 

• Paul Harris Fellow awarded by East Salem Rotary Club for service to Salem, to the Club and to Rotary International, 1988

 

• State Street Renewal Project Certificate of Appreciation, September 13, 1988

 

• Special Award plaque for service as President of Rotary Club of East Salem, 1988

 

• Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Greater Salem Area Economy as one of “Salem’s Quiet Giants” from Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, 1987

 

• Douglas McKay High School Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in Cooperative Work Experience Program, 1986-1988

 

• Oregon Association of Administrative Law Judges, Distinguished Service Award, December 4, 1986