 Criminal justice and mental health were also key legislative priorities of Rob’s.During his first year, he successfully argued for increased funding in the budget for Mental Health First Aid Training.2014 Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Education and Workforce Development

2013 Accepted into University of Virginia Darden School's Emerging Leaders Program of the State Legislative Leaders Foundation

2013 Virginia Education Association Rookie of the Year

2007 Virginia Jaycees Young Virginian of the Year

2006 Elizabeth Ann Campagna Award for support of children and families

2006 Bike Walk Virginia State Legislative Award

2004-2005 Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute Fellow (through the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech)