In 2001, several Legislative and Community leaders created the PHILLIP J. BRUTUS diversity award to honor citizens who have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity in our State. The award is bestowed yearly upon one individual after a rigorous selection process. Very few Legislators have been honored with such recognition.

The award was created to recognize Rep. Brutus' tireless fight for equal rights and justice for all. He continues the fight to have every segment of our great State represented at all levels of government.

• Wings of Life Support Award for Enhancing Quality of Life for Women 2003 

• Haitian American Alliance Youth Foundation Leadership Award 2002

• Broward County Community Action Award 2002

• Haitian Lawyers Association Leadership Award 2002

• Gratigny Elementary Distinguished Community Leader Recognition 2002

• Edison Park Elementary Recognition 2002

• Florida League of Conservation Voters Leadership Silver Star Award 2001

• The trust for Public Land Legislative Leadership Award 2001

• National Coalition of Haitian rights Award 2001

• Train of Gospel Music Award 2001

• Miami-Dade County Days Diversity Award 2001

• Caribbean American Democratic Club Community Builders Award 2001

• All Aboard Program Recognition 2001

• Haitian American Association Against Cancer Leadership Award 2001

• NAACP Freedom Award 1992

• American Cancer Society 2002 Legislative Award

• American Peruvian Action Committee Excellence Award 2004