Awards
Keeping Our Community Safe
Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs
Legislator of the Year – 2019
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Washington Fraternal Order of Police
Legislator of the Year – 2018
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
National Safety Champion Award. Roger was the first Washington State Legislator to receive this prestigious award – 2008
Roger receives The Inclusion Award from ARC of King County
The Inclusion Award from ARC of King County
The ARC of King County is the coalition of families of the developmentally disabled, recognizing Roger’s successful legislative work to protect vulnerable adults from physical and financial abuse. – 2017
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Moms Demand Action
Gun Sense Candidate Distinction – 2020
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Legislator of the Year – 2013
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Criminal Justice Training Commission
“Guardians of Democracy” Award – 2019
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Disability Rights Washington
“Breaking Barriers” Award – 2018
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King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Norm Maleng Award – for Roger’s landmark legislation (HB 2077) for system change in our state’s domestic violence policy – 2012
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Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention
Outstanding Legislator of the Year – 2007
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Century Council
Leadership Award in recognition of landmark legislation to reduce drunk driving – 2013
Child Advocacy
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Institute for Family Development
Child Advocate Award – 2014
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Roger has been named a “Champion for Education” by the League of Education Voters for his work to expand early learning in Washington.
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The Mockingbird Society
Special Recognition for Legislation Supporting Foster Children – 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
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***Roger has received the Early Learning Action Alliance “Gold Crayon” Award three times.
This is the highest award given by the Children’s Alliance – 2010, 2012, 2018
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Roger has been named “Champion for Children” by the Children’s Alliance for his work to expand early childhood education. – 2008, 2011, 2018
The Environment
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Mountains to Sound Greenway
Leadership Award for securing the funds to connect key hiking trails in the greenbelt along I-90. – 2009
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Cascade Water Alliance
Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award For Roger’s work in securing a safe water supply for the Eastside for the next 50 years) – 2009
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Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
Legislator of the Year – 2013
Not To Mention...
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology “special friend” award
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For establishing a four-year Baccalaureate program in Applied Computer Science (campus in Duvall), the state’s first four-year program at a technical college.
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Rated “Outstanding” from the non-partisan
Municipal League of King County.
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Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
Special Award – 2013-14
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Towing and Recovery Association of Washington
Legislator of the Year – 2012