March 2014, Mental Health Award, National Association of County Behavioral Health and Development Disability Directors
November 2013, Boys & Girls Clumbs of Greater Washington, GREAT FUTURES Youth Advocacy & Development Award
July 2013, Sankofa Award, National Bar Association
November 2012, First Baptist Church-Centralia, Man of the Year Award for Outstanding Leadership, Committment and Service
November 2012, Lambda Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Citizen of the Year Award
October 2012, The Justice Roundtable, Legislative Champion Award
October 2012, First Focus Campaign for Children, Champion for Children Award
September 2012, Capital Area Health Network, Distinguished Community Health Defender Award
April 2012, Healthcare Leadership Council, Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award
April 2012, Goodwill Industries, National Policymaker Award for 2012
March 2012, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Education, Congressional Champion Award
March 2012, National Black Law Students Association, Hall of Fame Award
September 2011, Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, Congressional Leadership Award
August 2011, National Bar Assocation, Equal Justice Award
July 2011, National Parks Conservation Association, Friend of the National Parks Award
April 2011, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, The Charles A. Hayes Award for Leadership in Working to Achieve Economic, Political and Social Justice in America
March 2011, Virginia Association of Federal Program Administrators, NAFEPA Distinguished Service Award
March 2011, The Humane Society of the United States, Legislative Leader Award
March 2011, Distinguished Service Award, National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators
October 2010, First Focus Campaign for Children, "Champion for Children"
September 2010, The American Civil Liberties Union, Contributions to the enactment of the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
June 2010, The Hill, Scott named one of "The 25 hardest working lawmakers"
May 2010, The National Syringe Exchange Policy Coalition, Award for Contributions to Ending the Ban on Federal Funds for Syringe Exchange
May 2010, Groton School, "Distinguished Grotonian Award"
May 2010, Physicians for Peace, Award for Extraordinary Leadership
May 2010, The American Academy of Children's and Adolescent Psychiatry, Friend's of Children's Mental Health Award
April 2010, Green the Capitol, Recognition for Exemplary Leadership in Adopting Sustainable Business Practices
April 2010, The Alexandria Young Democrats, Patrick Butler Service Award
February 2010, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2010 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award
December 2009. Center for Youth - Southwest Hampton Roads, "Leading By Example" Honoree
December 2009, New Kent County NAACP, Congressman of the Century
August 2009, Reach Out and Read, Recognition of Support for Reading Programs
May 2009, Public Service Award, Society for Prevention Research
May 2009, Old Dominion Bar Association, Recognition
March 2009, International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, 2009 Congressional Champion Award
March 2009, The Humane Society, Legislative Leader Award
March 2009, United States Student Association, Distinguished Education Ally in the House Award
March 2009, Continental Societies, Inc. Mid-Atlantic Region, Award of Appreciation
2009, AdvoCare Inc., "Hope in Action" Outstanding Legislator Award
2009, Justice Center & the Council of State Governments, 2009 Justice Center Leadership Award
September 2008, Committee for Education Funding, William H. Natcher Distinguished Service Award
April 2008, American Bar Association, Award for Dedication to Public Service and Commitment to Equal Justice For All
April 2008, Alliance for Appalachia, In Recognition of Outstanding Leadership to Protect the Mountains and Communities of Appalachia
March 2008, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2008 Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award
January 2008, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award
2008, Virginia Peninsula Boys and Girls Club at its 21st Annual Steak & Burger Dinner, Honored for Continued Support for the Goals of The Boys and
Girls Club
2008, The Humane Society of the United States, Legislative Leader Award
2008, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Congressional Award
August 2007, National Bar Association Legislative Lawyers Division, Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Award
May 2007, Office of Human Affairs, Norvleate Downing-Gross Achievement Award
May 2007, Norfolk State University, Honorary Degree
May 2007, Colonial Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2007 Good Scouter Award
2007, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Distinguished Lifetime Award
2007, Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Recognition for Participation in MegaGenesis: College & Career Workshop
December 2006, Animal Enterprise Protection Coalition, Recognition for Support of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
November 2006, Virginia Cure, Award for Outstanding Dedication
November 2006, The American Legion, Recognition for Outstanding Support for Veterans
2006, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Exemplary Legislator Award
November 2005, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Recognition for Hardwork and Dedication to Civil Rights
October 2005, NAACP, Catherine S. Graham Humanitarian Award
April 2005, National Bar Association, Gertrude E. Rush Award
April 2005, Virginia Fire & Emergency Services Award
March 2005, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2005 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award
2004, National Patient Advocate Foundation, National Humanitarian Hero Award
June 2003, Muslim Legal Defense and Education Fund, Recognition for Commitment to Civil Rights
March 2003, Head Start Association (VaHSA), Recognition for Outstanding and Dedicated Service to Head Start Children, Parents, and Staff
February 2003, Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals, Recognition for Contribution to the Community
February 2003, Hampton University's TRIO Program presented Rep. Scott with the award for appreciation of his continued support for TRIO.
January 2003, The Newport News Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Award for Dedication to Civil Rights
November 2002, NAACP, Award for Continuous Struggle to Improve the Quality of Life and Equality for All
November 2002, Capital Commitment, Inc, Certificate of Appreciation for Contribution to Capital Commitment Hampton Roads Open House
May 2002, NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives), NOBLE Chapter Presidents Award
May 2002, Hampton Roads Chapter of the West Virginia State College National Alumni Association, Recognition for Contributions
February 2002, The National Association of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), 2002 Congressman of the Year Award
February 2002, Richmond Branch NAACP, Prayer Breakfast Speaker Award.
January 2002, The Action Starts Here (TASH), Certificate of Recognition of Service to Children and Youth with Disabilities and their Families
2002, Boston College Law School, St. Thomas More Award.2002, The Council of Chief State School Officers, Award for Representing Students, Parents, and Educators as a Member of the United States House of Representatives
2002, Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Humanitarian of the Year Award
2002, Virginia Living Museum, Recognition for Commitment to Preserving Virginia's Natural Heritage Through Education
June 2001, The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, Recognition of Support
May 2001, The Virginia Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Champion of Church and State Separation Award
April 2001, The Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Citizen of the Year Award
March 2001, Virginia Living Museum, Recognition for Commitment to Preserving Virginia's Natural Heritage Through Education
March 2001, The National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. and the Health Centers from the State of Virginia, 2001 Community Health Super Hero Award
February 2001, The National Association of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), Congressman of the Year Award for 2001
February 2001, The National Park Conservation Association, Friend of the National Parks Award
January 2001, The American Federation of Teachers, Quality Service Award
2001, AT & T Broadband, Emerging Technology Award.
2001, Memory Walk Alzheimer's Association, Certificate of Appreciation
December 2000, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Outstanding Service Award
October 2000, Virginia Peninsula Business and Education Partner for John Marshall Elementary School
October 2000, Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities, The IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Hero Award
September 2000, National Patient Advocate Foundation, National Healthcare Humanitarian Award
August 2000, National Black Farmers Association, Distinguished Service and Commitment to the Plight of the Black Farmer Award
June 2000, The Old Dominion Bar Association, Harold Marsh, Sr. Community Service Award
March 2000, The Children's Defense Fund, "Safe Start" Award
2000, The United States Department of Commerce, Recognition for Commitment and Dedication to the U.S. Census
December 1999, The Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men, Recognition for Contributions to Community Betterment in Virginia and the United States Congress
December 1999, Charles City County High School, Convocation Speaker Award
November 1999, Friends of Hampton Roads, Best Friend Award
July 1999, National Patient Advocate Foundation, National Healthcare Humanitarian Award
May 1999, Media One, Educator Award
April 1999, Religious Action Center, Award in Honor of Leaders in Battle to Protect Religious Freedom
April 1999, The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, Service Achievement Award
1999, Child Welfare League of America, Congressional Advocate of the Year Award
1999, The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, First Annual Leadership Recognition Award
August 1998, Virginia State, AFL-CIO, Paul A. Askew Community Services Memorial Award
1998, Council for Exceptional Children
1998, Achievable Dream Academy, Awarded a Degree of Dreamers
December 1997, National Council on Crime and Criminal Delinquency, Ira A. Lopman Award
April 1997, Boston College Law School Black Alumni Network, The Honorable Harold A. Stevens Alumni Award
1997, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Hampton Roads, Certificate for Exceptional Achievement
1997, The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Special Friend of Children Award
The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, Enhance the Quality of our Common Life Award
Congressional Youth Leadership Council, Recognition of Commitment to Educating Today's Young Leaders for Their Roles in Tomorrow's World through Membership on the Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors
July 1996, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Dr. Eva L. Evans, International President Salute for Unparallel Legislative Service and a Monumental Commitment to Democracy to the United States Congress
Virginia Housing Development Authority, "A Champion of Home Ownership" Award
June 1995, The Hampton Roads Chapter of COMPA, Distinguished Public Service Award for Dedication to Excellence in Public Service and Commitment to Mankind
May 1995, Hampton University, Award for Outstanding Support to the Upward Bound Program at Hampton University
March 1995, The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Recognition
1995, Image Awards, Political Service Award
1995, National Recreation and Park Association, The National Congressional Award
July 1994, National Technical Association, Award in Appreciation for Service
1994, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Role Model of the Year Award
1994, Campaign to Keep America Warm, Acknowledge for Leadership in Maintaining Funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
1994, The Empowerment Network Foundation, 1994 Empowerment Award
October 1993, Virginia State Conference NAACP, Distinguished Life Membership Award.
June 19993, Minority Business Association of Northern Virginia, Recognition for Political Leadership
1993, New Kent County Branch NAACP, Recognition for Support of Freedom Fund Banquet and Interest and Devotion to the Cause of Freedom, Equality, and Justice in America