Other Awards & Accomplishments

• National Distinguished Legislator Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally ILL - U.S.  (only 10 legislators so recognized in the country)

• Special Recognition Awards by Attorney General Gorman for Rep. Damron’s successful sponsorship of two pieces of legislation that dealt with punishment for the crimes of Child Sexual Abuse

• Recipient of "The Defender of Freedom Award" by The League of Kentucky Sportsmen

• 1998 Outstanding Citizen Award by The Kentucky Psychological Association

• 1996 Recipient of the Harlan B. Carter/George S. Knight Freedom Award (awarded annually to only 1 State Legislator in the nation.)

• Award for Outstanding Dedication and Compassion for the Terminally Ill by the Kentucky Association of Hospices

• Special Appreciation Award for Commitment to Rural Electric Cooperatives" by the Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperatives

• "One of the Most Ethical Legislators in State Government" by Common Cause of Kentucky

• "Special Recognition for Legislative Contributions to Community Education in Kentucky" by the Kentucky Community Education Association