Honors and awards
Here are some of the accolades and honors Senator Carona has received. These recognitions should not be construed as political endorsements.
"Friends of Medicine" Award — Texas Medical Association
"Legislative Hall of Fame" — Texas Association of Realtors
"Pro-Business Legislator" — Texas Association of Business and Chamber of Commerce
"Trailblazer Award" — Independent Bankers Association of Texas
"Legislator of the Year" — Association of Texas Professional Educators
"Back the Blue Award" — Dallas Police Association
"Legislative Crime Fighter of the Year" — Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas
"Hero" — Texas Federation of Teachers
"Humane State Legislator Award" — Humane Society of the United States
"Texas Hospital Advocacy Tribute" — Texas Hospital Association
"Legislative Crimefighter of the Year" — North Texas Crime Commission, 1991, 1993 and 2007
"Legislative Leaderboard" — The Dallas Morning News
"Most Valuable Player-Texas Senate" — Capitol Inside
"Ten Best Legislators" — Texas Monthly
"Maverick Who Mattered" — The Dallas Morning News
"Smart on Crime Award" — Texas Criminal Justice Coalition
"Distinguished Service Award" — Texas Transit Association
"Senate Legislative Man of the Year" — Stewart Title Guaranty/Stewart Title Company
"Scenic Star" — Scenic Texas
"Legislator of the Year Texas" — Building Owners and Managers Association
"Humane State Legislator Award" — Humane Society of the United States
"Children’s Medical Center Honoree" — Dallas Children’s Medical Center
"Legislative Excellence Award" — Texas Municipal Police Association
"Fighter for Free Enterprise" — Texas Association of Business
"Strongest Texas Defender"— Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas
"Top Legislator for Law Enforcement" — Texas Police Chiefs Association
Finalist for "Texan of the Year" — The Dallas Morning News
"AAA Legislator of the Year" – AAA Texas
"Law & Order Award" — Texas District and County Attorneys Association
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