2017
Courageous Conservative
Texas Conservative Coalition
About Dennis Bonnen in The Private Sector
In addition to his legislative duties, Speaker Bonnen is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Heritage Bank. In 2009, the Houston Business Journal honored him with one of the inaugural "40 Under 40" awards.
Community Activities
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Honorary Chairman
Brazosport College "Count on Us" campaign
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Board of Directors
Junior Achievement
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Board of Directors
BIG Love Cancer Care Services
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Active Supporter
Brazoria County Fair Youth Events
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Lifetime Member
Brazoria County Fair Association
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Advisory Board
Bay Area Council of Boy Scouts
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Active Supporter
Boys Scouts
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Active Supporter
Brazoria and Matagorda County Cavalries and Military Moms
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Advisory Board/Past Member
Community Foundation of Brazoria County
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Member
Angleton, Brazoria, Brazosport, Sweeny, West Columbia, Bay City, Matagorda, Palacios, Sargent Chambers of Commerce
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Member
Economic Development Alliance of Brazoria County
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Charter Member
Angleton Exchange Club
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Member
Levi Jordan Plantation Historical Society
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Charter Member
SFA 500
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Charter Member
Brazoria Heritage Foundation
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Active Supporter
Friends of River San Bernard
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Lifetime Member
100 Club of Brazoria County
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Member
ARC of Gulf Coast
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Board Member
ActionS Inc. of Brazoria County
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Past Co-Chairman
Leukemia Society Light the Night event
Awards and Accolades
2017
Exemplary Conservative for Business & Economic Development
Conservative Roundtable of Texas
2017
Conservative Achievement Award
The American Conservative Union Foundation
2017
"A" grade
National Rifle Association
2017
Fighter for Free Enterprise
Texas Association of Business
2017
100% grade
Texas Right to Life
2016
2015 Outstanding Achievement in State Tax Reform Award
Tax Foundation
2016
100% grade
National Federation of Independent Business/Texas
2015
Defender of the American Dream
Americans for Prosperity
2015
Top Ten Best Legislators
Texas Monthly
2015
Courageous Conservative
Texas Conservative Coalition
2015
Exemplary Conservative Lawmaker for Budget, Taxes & Governance
Conservative Roundtable of Texas
2015
Effective Conservative Lawmaker
Conservative Roundtable of Texas
2015
"A+" grade
Americans for Prosperity -Texas
2015
Legislator of the Year
Texas Municipal League
2015
Champion for Free Enterprise
Texas Association of Business
2015
Legislative Hall of Fame Honor Roll
Texas Realtors Association
2013
Fighter for Free Enterprise
Texas Association of Business
2013
Courageous Conservative Award
Texas Conservative Coalition
2013
Lone Star Conservative Leader Award
Texas Conservative Roundtable
2013
Legislative Hall of Fame Honor Roll
Texas Association of Realtors
2013
Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
Angleton ISD
2010
"A+" grade
National Rifle Association
2009
White Knight Award
Texans for Life
2009
Strongest Texas Defender
Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas
2009
"40 Under 40" award
Houston Business Journal
2009
Defender of the American Dream
Americans for Prosperity
2009
Champion of Free Enterprise
Texas Association of Business
2008
Champion for Technology
American Electronics Association
2008
Environmental Steward Award
Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce
2008
Clean Air Champion Award
Texas Clean Air Working Group
2008
Hall of Honor
Brazoria County Republican Party
2006
Defender of the American Dream
Americans for Prosperity
2006
Partnership Award
Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps
2006
Community Honoree
LULAC Council #4655
2005
Port Person of the Year
Texas Ports Association
2005
Appreciation Award
Native Plant Society of Texas
2004
Good Citizenship Medal by Cradle of Texas Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
2004
Public Service Award
Emissions Reduction and Energy Leadership Conference in San Antonio
2003
Texas Lone Star Leadership Award
Texas Public Policy Foundation
2003
Appreciation Award
Macedonian Association of Greater Houston
2001
Fighter for Free Enterprise Award
Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce
2001
Freedom and Family Award
Texas Eagle Forum
2001
Alumni Achievement Award
St. Edwards University
1999
Legislator of the Year
ARC
1998
Appreciation Award
American Diabetes Association
1998
Recipient of Flemings Fellowship
Outstanding Freshman and Sophomore State Legislators