Awards & Recognitions

Assemblymember O’Donnell has been honored by a number of statewide organizations in recognition of his commitment to public education, teachers, students and his constituents.

2020 Awards & Recognitions

Legislator of the Year Award, California School Nutrition Association  

Friend of Education Award, California Teachers Association 

2019 Awards & Recognitions

Friend of Education Award, California Teachers Association 

Assemblymember of the Year, California School Employees Association

Friend of Public Education Award, Association of California School Administrators

Legislator of the Year, California Federation of Teachers

Commitment to Education Award, California Association of School Business Officials

Legislator of the Year Award, California Association of Career and College Readiness Organizations

Legislator of the Year, California School Boards Association

Civic Action Award, California Council for Social Studies

2018 Awards & Recognitions

Legislator of the Year, California County Superintendents Educational Services Association

Outstanding Legislator Award, California School Boards Association

Legislator of the Year, California Trucking Association

2017 Awards & Recognitions

Heroes in Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Board District 7

Legislator of the Year Award, American School Health Association

Legislative Music Leadership Award, California Music Educators Association

Outstanding Support of Special Education And the Rights of Children With Disabilities, Special Education Local Plan Area Administrators of California

Past Awards & Recognitions

HVAC Industry Energy Efficiency Hero, Western States Council Sheet Metal, Air, Rail Transportation

Keith Cordes Award, The Long Beach Century Club