
Anna has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to serving her community and the state by several state-wide and local organizations.
Paul Simon Courage in Public Leadership Award from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and Lutheran Child and Family Services, 2022
Champion for Children Award from the Well Child Center of Elgin, 2022
Voice of Senior Care Award from the Illinois Healthcare Association, 2022
Marklund Advocacy Award, 2020 and 2022
Public Leadership Award from the Active Transportation Alliance, 2022
Susan B. Anthony Award from the Elgin Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Agent of Change Award by the Illinois Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Environmental Leadership Award by the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)
Celebrating Allies Award by the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE)
Sustainability Award by the City of Elgin Sustainability Commission
Friend of Agriculture Award by the Illinois Farm Bureau
Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Legislator of the Year Award by Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
Humane Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Humane Society
Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Optometric Society
Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society
Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Psychological Association
Appreciation Award from the Salute to Our Heroes Foundation
Friend of Infrastructure Award by the Transportation for Illinois Coalition
Designated as a “Pro-Choice Champion” by Illinois Personal Pac
“Illinois Capitol Caregiver” by the American Association of Retired People
Honorary Chairwoman of the Centro de Informacion Annual Gala, 2021
Honorary Co-Chairwoman of the Illinois Planned Parenthood Annual Gala, 2022
Edgar Fellow by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois
Bowhay Legislative Leadership Fellowship by the Council of State Governments
A+ Rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC), 2021
Legislative Honor Roll for Advancing Health and Justice from Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC), 2021
Lifetime Environmental Champion from the Illinois Environmental Council
Endorsements for 2022
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150
Illinois AFL-CIO
Chicago Firefighters Union
Equality Illinois
Personal PAC
Illinois Planned Parenthood
Illinois Federation of Teachers
Illinois Education Association
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
ABATE of Illinois
Sierra Club of Illinois
G-PAC Gun Violence Prevention PAC
Illinois Retired Teachers Association
Humane Society Legislative Fund
Friend of Agriculture by the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR
Mayor Bill McLeod, Village of Hoffman Estates
US Senator Richard Durbin
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Supported by the Illinois Manufacturers Association