Ron DeSantis

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Ron DeSantis's most notable achievements include being elected Florida's youngest governor in a century and winning reelection by the largest margin in a gubernatorial race since 1982. Under his leadership, Florida ranked #1 for economy among all 50 states according to U.S. News & World Report, and #1 for higher education for ten consecutive years. His military service earned him the Bronze Star Medal. He also co-founded the House Freedom Caucus, shaping conservative policy in Congress.

AwardsDeSantis has received military honors for his service as a JAG officer, including the Bronze Star Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal. As a politician, he has not won entertainment or arts industry awards. His wife, Casey DeSantis, won an Emmy Award as a television anchor.

Honours & Distinctions

Bronze Star Medal

United States Navy·2008

Awarded for meritorious service as a legal advisor to Navy SEALs in Iraq.

Iraq Campaign Medal

United States Navy·2008

Awarded for deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.