HONORS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• Air Force Reserve, Outstanding Military Judge Advocate of the Year 1991
• Air Force Tactical Air Command Judge Advocate of the Year, 1990
• Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
• Air Force Commendation Medal
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Air Force Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
• Air Force Longevity Ribbon
• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
• Air Force Recognition Ribbon (USAF Harmon Award for Top Reserve Judge Advocate) 1991
• Air Force “Right Stuff” Award — Outstanding Officer, 56th Combat Support Group 1988
• American Association of School Boards, Magna Award, Most Innovative New Education Program in America for “Ought To Be A Law” Student Legislation Program 2008
• Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award 2008, 2010
• Associated Industries of Florida Ports Council, Legislator of the Year 2008
• Brentwood Park Homeowners Association, Certificate of Appreciation for ten years of dedicated service as President 2002
• Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith & Family Award 2008
• Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, Consumer Rights Legislative Award 2004
• Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, Public Safety Legislative Award 2005
• Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, Outstanding Representative Award (In recognition of extraordinary legislative leadership & dedicated service to the citizens of Florida) 2006
• Florida Alliance of Public Hospitals, Legislative Hero Award 2009
• Florida Association of Area Agency on Aging, Certificate of Appreciation 2006
• Florida Association of Assisted Living Facilities, Legislator of the Year 2009
• Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers, West Coast Chapter, Tampa, FL, Legislative Award (In Recognition for Service to the Community) 2005
• Florida Association of Rehabilitative Facilities (A Voice for Community Agencies), Legislative Champion Award – “For the impact Rep Ambler’s efforts have made in the lives of Florida citizens with disabilities; through his support, thousands of individuals with disabilities have achieved a better quality of life” 2009
• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
• Florida Chiropractic Association, D.J. Rainey Legislative Award for Outstanding Contribution to Quality Health Care for Florida Citizens 2009
• Florida Health Care Association, Legislator of the Year 2009
• Florida Justice Association, Lifetime Legislative Achievement Award 2010
• Florida Justice Association, Outstanding Representative Award (In recognition of extraordinary legislative leadership and dedicated service on behalf of the citizens of the State of Florida) 2009
• Florida Land Title Association Legislator of the Year (“Presented in honor and appreciation of his dedicated leadership and service in recognition of the critical role of real property to sustained job creation and economic growth benefiting all citizens of the State of Florida”) 2009
• Florida Pharmacy Association, Legislator of the Year 2009
  • Florida Safety Net Hospitals – Legislative Hero Award 2009
  • Florida Ports Council, Tug boat Award (Presented for support and commitment to Florida’s Seaports, with respect and appreciation for efforts to ensure sustainability of Florida’s industry and to promote economic development and job growth in Florida) 2008
  • Friends of the Hillsborough County Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Award of Appreciation 2007
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association, “Have A Heart” Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney of the Year 2002
  • Independent Colleges & Universities, ICUF All-Star Award (Presented for being “a tireless advocate for Florida students”) 2008
  • Moffitt Cancer Center, Outstanding Legislator Award 2004
  • National Defense Medal 1991
  • The Florida Bar, Military Affairs Committee Outstanding Member Award (In recognition and appreciation of the outstanding contribution to the Military Affairs Committee) 2004, 2005, 2006
• The Florida Bar, Legislator of the Year 2008