Following the 2009 session , Rice was named a legislator of the year by the Southeast Business Partnership .
Following the 2009 session , Rice was received the Chairs ' Award for Outstanding Efforts in Economic Development from the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation .
Following the 2009 session , Rice was named a legislator of the year by the Southeast Business Partnership , and received the Chairs ' Award for Outstanding Efforts in Economic Development from the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation .