I am proud to be a “lifetime champion” of conservation, receiving scores of 100% from the Montana Conservation Voters for my work during both the 2021 and 2023 legislative sessions. I have been endorsed by MCV in 2020, 2022, and 2024.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana has formally voted to endorse my 2024 campaign for the Montana State Legislature, following their endorsement in 2020 and 2022.

From the 2022 election: “The Montana Sierra Club has endorsed your candidacy for [the Montana] House of Representativesin appreciation of your demonstrated commitment to protecting the environment.”

MEIC works to protect the right of all Montanans to a clean and healthful environment.

2022 Score = 100%.

I am proud to be have received the 2022 and 2024 endorsements of MFPE on behalf of its Board, staff, and tens of thousands of members across Montana.

I am honored to have the 2022 endorsement of the Montana AFL-CIO.

I am proud to have the 2022 and 2024 endorsements of the Montana Rural Voters Action Fund based upon my record on conservation and family agricultural issues.

2022 Friend of the MMA Recognition “as a legislator who worked for the common good of all Montana patients and physicians during the 67th Session of the Montana Legislature”

2022 Score = 100%.

I am one of 23 leaders representing 20 states selected for the Prestigious Milbank Fellowship for 2022-23. Milbank Fellows Program is a leadership program for senior legislative leaders who are committed to improving population health in their states and communities. 

I am honored to be one of the 2022 recipients of The Prime Awards, which honors individuals ages 65 and over for their personal and professional accomplishments, talents and contributions to the Gallatin County community.

I'm honored to have been the 2019 winner of Hopa Mountain's Citizen Leadership Award.

• Montana State Legislative Board, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen, Teamsters Rail Conference

• SMART-Transportation Division Union