Awards and Recognition

Representative Andrea White has been recognized by organizations across Ohio for her legislative leadership and commitment to children, families, students, veterans, public health and economic opportunity.

2026

Ally of Economic Development

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Child Advocate Legislator of the Year

Children’s Hunger Alliance

2025

Military-Connected Student Legislator of the Year

Inter-University Council of Ohio

Recognized for her exceptional support and unwavering commitment to veterans and military-connected students at Ohio’s colleges and universities.

Legislator of the Year

Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities

Honored for her advocacy on behalf of children with developmental disabilities and their families, as well as her commitment to early intervention as the foundation for lifelong success.

Public Policy Champion of the Year

Ohio Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians

Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention Award

Ohio Prevention Action Alliance

Presented to the House Children and Human Services Committee, chaired by Representative White, for its work to strengthen alcohol, drug and other prevention efforts in Ohio.

Legislative Leadership Award

Ohio Educational Service Center Association

Representative White received this award for the second consecutive year in recognition of her legislative leadership and support for Ohio’s schools, educators and students.

2024

Legislative Leadership Award

Ohio Educational Service Center Association

Legislator of the Year

Ohio Healthy Homes Network

Robert E. Hughes Memorial Award

Ohio Association of Election Officials

Presented in recognition of her exceptional support and commitment to improving Ohio’s election process.

Legislator of the Year

Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Legislator of the Year

Ohio Life Sciences

Recognized for her dedication to Ohio’s life sciences ecosystem.

2023

Recognition for Supporting Ohio Mothers and Babies

Baby 1st Network, Ohio Collaborative to Prevent Infant Mortality, CelebrateOne, Cradle Cincinnati and First Year Cleveland

Recognized for her support, advocacy and ongoing commitment to providing a strong foundation for Ohio mothers and babies.

Champion for Children

Head Start

Distinguished Advocacy Award

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

Recognized for supporting legislative efforts to reduce the burden of cancer on Ohioans.

2022

Small Business Advocate of the Year

Greater Cleveland Partnership

Children’s Champion Award

Groundwork Ohio

2021

Certificate of Appreciation

United States Department of Defense

Presented in recognition of her leadership on public policy changes that positively improved the quality of life of service members and their families living in Ohio.