Trees For Houston "Jim Rylander Memorial Award" for an extraordinary contribution to the greening of Houston

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Victim’s Services "Senator Ralph Yarborough Allied Professional Award" for outstanding leadership by a non-victim service professional who has made a contribution to victim rights and services

2007 U.S. Chamber of Commerce "Spirit of Enterprise Award" for his work on behalf of small businesses

The Park People "Visionary Award" for Congressman Poe's work in securing $22.8 million for freeway landscaping in the Houston area.  The Park People are a Houston non-profit citizens' organization that advocates for and participates in restoring, preserving and expanding parks, natural areas and trails for present and future generations.

National Association of Manufacturers "Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence" in recognition of his strong voting record in support of American manufacturing and a pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda

Friends of the Border Patrol "Border Defender of the Year" for his leadership on border security, combating illegal immigration, his support of law enforcement and his efforts to exonerate Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean

2006 U.S. Chamber of Commerce "Spirit of Enterprise Award" for his work on behalf of small businesses

Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission "Southeast Texas Congressional Partnership Award" for work on economic and community development in Jefferson County after hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Texas Association Against Sexual Assault "Social Change Award" for dedication to federal child vicitm legislation and the passage of the "Adam Walsh Child Safety Act"

National Organization for Victim Assistance "NOVA Morton Bard Award" for preserving federal funding for national crime victim programs and for outstanding advocacy on behalf of victims of crime

Americans for Tax Reform "2005 Hero of the Taxpayer Award" in recognition of leadership on behalf of taxpayers

The 60 Plus Association "Super Friend of Seniors Award" for his strong support of senior citizens and senior citizen issues

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council "Small Business Champion" for protecting small business and promoting entrepreneurship

American Shareholders Association "Friend of the Shareholder Award" for his strong record of protecting the shareholder and promoting investment

Property Rights Alliance "Protector of Property Rights" for defense of both intellectual and physical property rights including his outspoken views on eminent domain abuse

Alliance for Worker Freedom "Guardian of Worker Freedom Award" for supporting freedom and opportunity for American workers