awards

Over a dozen awards for his service at arizona house of representatives

2022 women’s health champion/legislator of the year

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I am thrilled to share that I've been awarded the 2023 Pamela P. Bensen Trailblazer Award! This recognition is a true honor, and I'm deeply grateful for the acknowledgment of my efforts.

The Pamela P. Bensen Trailblazer Award is a symbol of our commitment to emergency medicine and adapting to the growth of our industry. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the organization for recognizing my work in representing our community.

Balancing my role as an emergency department physician and legislator has never stopped me from connecting with our constituents. I've visited over 15,000 households through our unique door-to-door campaigning and maintained these connections through regular communication.

Through this grassroots work, I've identified many of our legislative priorities. I'm proud to share that I've had more bills signed into law than any other member of my party in over a decade.

This achievement is a result of our collective efforts, and I believe in finding common ground across party lines to improve lives.

This award is not just for me but for our entire community. Thank you for your trust, support, and partnership. Together, we can achieve even more.

View the American College of Emergency Physicians' announcement here: https://ow.ly/UenP50PTsbE

2023

I am honored to have been nominated for two 2023 Best of the Capitol Awards from the Arizona Capitol Times. I appreciate the readership for the nominations:

  • Best Elected Democrat

  • Best Bill Sponsor

The American College of Emergency Physicians also just announced that I am the recipient of a national honor, the Pamela P. Bensen Trailblazer Award. Dr. Bensen was the first female Emergency Medicine resident among other pioneering achievements, and the award is given to a physician for seminal contributions over time to our specialty. I appreciate the recognition profoundly.

The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association also presented me with an award for Outstanding Service to Community Health at their annual meeting. I am deeply grateful for the honor.

2022

I am honored to win several major awards for my efforts at the State Capitol:

  • 2022 Women’s Health Champion / Legislator of the Year from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology for supporting reproductive rights

  • 2022 and 2020 Humane Legislator of the Year from the Humane Society of the US

  • 2022 Distinguished Community Service Award from the Arizona Medical Association

  • 2022 Nursing Hero Award from the Arizona Nurses Association

  • 2022 President's Award for Mental Health Advocacy the Arizona Psychiatric Society 

  • 2022 Health Care Hero Finalist from the Phoenix Business Journal

  • 2020 and 2021 Best Political Rising Star Award from the Arizona Capitol Times

  • 2022 Local Hero Award from OneCommunity for service to the LGBT community

  • 2019-2022 Trailblazer Award from AZBio for supporting the Arizona Biological Sciences and Technology Sector

  • 2022 Legislator of the Year - Arizona College of Emergency Physicians

I would like to thank each of these organizations for their trust and support.