Carla’s Awards & Endorsements During her time in elected office, Carla has received many awards and endorsements, including:

MN Police & Peace Officers Association

School Social Work Legislator of the Year

Guardian of Small Business Award

MN Professional Firefighters Association

MN Pipe Trades Association


Legislator of the Year


Legislator of the Year

Friend of Public Education Award

Legislator of Distinction

North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters

Environment Legislator of Distinction
Distinguished Advocacy Award

Local Control Legislator of the Year

Legislative Leader

International Union of Operating Engineers


Champion of Racial Justice

Minnesota Charter School Champion Award

Farm & Rural Legislator Award

Legislative Champion Award


Economic Development Legislator of Distinction

Legislator of the Year Award

Distinguished Legislator Award

Public Service Award

Friend of Retail Award

