"Legislator of the Year" from the New Jersey Family Policy Council for his unwavering commitment to protecting parental rights and for his fierce and vocal opposition to New Jersey's new "woke" sex education standards.

Finding a courageous politician in the Garden State: Senator Joe Pennacchio

“A Republican with principals AND courage,” from New Jersey's largest state radio station, 101.5.

Fighting the woke and CRT curriculum, the Star Ledger stated, "As is usually the case, State Senator Joe Pennacchio was leading the charge."

Recognized by the American Conservative Union Foundation with the "Conservative Achievement Award."

Recognized as a “Taxpayer Champion” by the New Jersey Taxpayer Alliance.

An “Advocate for Open Government” by the New Jersey Taxpayers Association.

Received the "Defender of Liberty Award" from The American Conservative Union.

A “Guardian of Small Business” from the New Jersey Federation of Independent Business.

Received the "Advocacy Champion Award" in recognition of his efforts to provide educational resources to schools and bring awareness of human trafficking to New Jersey's Children from the

New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking.

Received an “A” rating from Americans for Prosperity who rate legislators based on their votes to keep New Jersey an affordable, prosperous and safe place to work and live.

Awarded the "Public Leadership Award" from the

Morris County Chamber of Commerce.