Recognized Effective Leadership
Victor’s outstanding leadership and accomplishments have been recognized for over three decades by many notable organizations representing businesses, industries, government, charities, civic groups, environmental groups, senior citizen organizations, public safety, faith and families, amongst others.
Some of his recognition for outstanding leadership and service include the following:
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners renamed a community center after Victor Crist in recognition of his longtime leadership and service to the community, 2024
Hillsborough County Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Foundation, 2024 Community Hero Award
Sigma Chi National Collegiate Fraternity, 2019 Annual Significant Sig Lifetime Achievement Award
Grand Masonic Lodge of Florida, 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, 2018 Outstanding Service Recognition Award
Florida Museum of Photographic Art, 2018 Favorite Commissioner of the Year Award
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 2018 Distinguished Service Award
University Area Community Development, Inc., 2018 Outstanding Service Award
USF Area Community Civic Association, Inc., 2018 Outstanding Service Award
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, 2018 Outstanding Service Recognition
Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, 2018 Outstanding Service Recognition
New Tampa Players, 2018 Outstanding Service Recognition
Hillsborough Organization for Progress & Equality (HOPE), 2018 Outstanding Service Recognition
Carrollwood Homeowners Association “Appreciation, Gratitude & Outstanding Service Award, 2018”
UBER, Inc. “Outstanding Leadership & Service Award, 2017”
American Institute of Architects “President’s Outstanding Service Award, 2017”
Firehouse Cultural Center “Recognition for being a driving force for amazing transformation, 2017”
University Area Community Development Corp. Inc. “Outstanding Service Award for Championing Issues of the Underserved, 2017”
Blue Sky Communities, Inc. an Affordable Housing Co. “Recognition for Leadership & Service, 2017”
USF Area Community Civic Association, Inc. “For Over 30 Years of Outstanding Dedication & Service to the Residents of the University Area, 2016”
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council “Dedicated Service Award, 2015”
Community Tampa Bay, 2015 Silver Medallion Award for Leadership and Dedication
Patches for Children “Outstanding Service Award for Helping Those Who Had No Voice, 2014”
Professional Wreckers of Florida “Outstanding Service Award, 2014”
Muller Magnet Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation, 1st Annual Muller Magnet Career Fair
Old McMicky’s Farm, Certificate of Appreciation, Child Adoption Education Day
Carrollwood Cultural Center – Certificate of Support
Head Start Center “Thank You for Support Recognition, 2012”
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio “Certificate of Dedication” award, 2012
American Advertising Federation 4th District, Jack Philips Gold Medal Award for outstanding long-term contributions to the advertising community, 2012
The Great American Teach-In, C Leon King High School, Certificate of Appreciation 2011
GFWC Lutz – Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club, Certificate of Appreciation, 2011
Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, Certificate of Commendation, Service on the Enterprise Zone Development Agency, 2011
Florida Chamber of Commerce, “A” Honor Roll, 2010, 2004, 2003
Florida Public Defender Association, L. Clayton Nance Award in Appreciation for Devotion to Public Service, 2010
Conference of County Court Judges, Dedicated Service Award for the Preservation of Florida’s Court System, 2010
American Advertising Federation 4th District, Lifetime Membership Award for Outstanding Dedication and Support of the Advertising Industry, 2010
USF Health, Appreciation for Vision & Leadership, 2010
Pinellas County Clerk of the Courts, Honorary Deputy Clerk Designation, 2010
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Outstanding Legislator Award, 2009, 2008
PACE Center for Girls, Pioneer Award, 2009
Terrace Community Middle School, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
Florida Public Defender Association, Inc., President’s Award, 2009
AMI Kids, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2009
Florida Network of Youth & Family Services, Outstanding State Senator of the Year Award, 2009
University of South Florida Area Community Civic Association, Lifetime Achievement Award for Over 29 Years of Service, 2009
C. Leon King High School Technology Club, Outstanding Support Award, 2009
Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Outstanding Service Award, 2009, 2008
Florida State Courts, Leadership, Commitment and Vision Award, 2009
Associated Builders and Contractors, “Friend of Free Enterprise” Award, 2009
Florida Apartment Association, Legislator of the Year, 2009, 1998
The Florida Bar, Legislative Award for Outstanding Service, 2009
Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Legislative Leadership Award, 2009
Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and County Commission, Honorary Deputy Clerk Designation, 2009
Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
Orange County Clerk of the Courts, Legislative Service commendation, 2009
Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, Certificate of Appreciation for Legislative Leadership, 2009
Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
Leon County Clerk of Courts, Distinguished Service Award, 2009
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Senatorial Leadership Award, 2009
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc., Legislator of the Year Award, 2008,
Florida Law Enforcement Property Recovery Unit, State Senator of the Year Award, 2008
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 2008
Florida Partners in Crisis, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment, Champion Award, 2008
Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2008
Tampa Republican Club, Elected Official of the Year, 2008
Trial Court Budget Commission, Outstanding Legislative Leadership and Professionalism Award, 2007
Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2007
Florida Consortium of Urban Leagues, Long and Outstanding Support Award, 2006
Teen Empowerment Council, Outstanding Ongoing Commitment Award, 2006
Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Senatorial Leadership Award, 2006
Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2006, 2003
Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2006
Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Legislator of the Year, 2005, 1997, 1996
The Presidential Roundtable Commission, Commission of Accomplishment, 2005
Florida Legal Services, Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Commitment to Equal Access Justice, 2005
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004
Florida Corrections Provider Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Legislator Appreciation Award, 2004
Positive Support for Parents in Neighborhoods, Commitment and Dedication Award, 2004
Pinellas County Urban League, Outstanding Support Award, 2004
Florida Juvenile Justice Board, Legislator of the Year Award, 2002, 2004
Florida Farm Share, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
USF Community Civic Association, Inc., Outstanding Service Award, 2003
Florida Sheriff’s Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 2003
Juvenile Justice Board, Special Recognition Award for Continued Contributions, Dedication, and Support of Florida’s Juvenile Justice Continuum of Services, 2003
PACE Center for Girls, Legislative Leadership Award for Courage, 2003
PACE Center for Girls, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
Florida A&M; University, Institute on Urban Policy & Commerce, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
Florida Network of Youth & Family Services, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
Florida Faith-Based Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2003
Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2003
Department of Juvenile Justice, Special Legislative Recognition Award, 2003
radKids, Inc., Outstanding Dedication to Children’s Safety Award, 2002
Florida Association of Community Colleges, Outstanding Support for the Florida Community College System, 2002
A Child is Missing, Inc., Outstanding Efforts and Support Award, 2002
Bay Area Youth Services, Prodigy Arts Program, Outstanding Legislative Contributions Award, 2002
Consortium of Florida Education Foundation, Distinguished Service Award, 2002
Selective Service, Meritorious Service Award, 2001
Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Outstanding Legislator Leadership Award, 2001
American Cancer Society, Legislative Award, 2001, 2000
Florida Rental Dealer’s Association, Legislative Achievement Award, 2001
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Appreciation Award for Building Bridges and Championing “Tough Love”, 2000
Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award, 2001, 1996 Outstanding Leader Award, 1999
Florida Holocaust Museum, Outstanding Dedication and Personal Support Award, 2001
Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2000
State of Florida Statewide Advocacy Council, Outstanding & Dedicated Service Award, 2000
Vietnam Veterans of America, Florida State Council, Outstanding Service Award, 2000
Florida Police Chief’s Association, Legislator of the Year, 2000, Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award, 1999
Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s Council, Legislative Recognition Appreciation Award, 1999
Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc., Legislator of the Year Award, 1999
Florida Sheriff’s Association, House Member of the Year Award, 1999, and Legislator Leadership Achievement Award, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994
The City of Temple Terrace, Certificate of Appreciation, 1998
Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award, 1998
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award, 1998
Florida Life Care Residents Association, Legislative Appreciation Award, 1998, 1997, 1995
Florida Chamber of Commerce, Legislative Champion Award, 1997
American Heart Association, American Heart Walk Honorary Chair, 1997
Florida Association of State Troopers, Outstanding Legislative Leadership Achievement Award, 1997
Florida Professional Firefighters Association, Legislator of the Year, 1997
Florida Police Benevolent Association, Better Crime Fighting Legislative Achievement Award, 1996
Fraternal Order of Police and Florida Association of State Troopers, Legislative Achievement Award, 1996, 1995
Florida Chamber of Commerce, 100% Roll Call, 1995
Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency, Distinguished Service Award, 1995
Center for Women, Public Service Award, 1995
Fraternal Order of Police Legislative Law Enforcement Achievement Award, 1994
House Republican Leadership Caucus, Outstanding Productivity and Performance Award, 1994
American Advertising Federation, John Cummins Legislative Award, 1993
Ranked by the Miami Herald as one of the “most effective” freshman legislators for one of the largest freshman classes to enter the Florida House, 1993, 1994
4th District American Advertising Federation, Pride in Advertising Award, 1992
National Ad-2 American Advertising Federation, Chairman’s Citation for Outstanding Achievement, Superior Leadership, Dedication & Loyalty, 1991
Polk County Board of County Commissioners, Grateful Appreciation Award for Efforts to Preserve Florida’s Cypress Gardens
Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, Honorary Membership
Florida Council of the Alzheimer’s Association, Outstanding Leadership Award
Florida Police Benevolent Association Probation Officers and Correctional Officer Chapter, Outstanding Legislator Award
University of Florida, Recognition and Appreciation for Dedication, Leadership & Support of Higher Education