Just a few of the awards (listed alphabetically) received by Commissioner Steve Troxler and the NCDA&CS:
| Awarded by | Description |
| Association of Food and Drug Officials | Elliot O. Grosvenor Food Safety Award for outstanding achievements made by food safety programs within State Departments of Agriculture |
| Blue Ridge Apple Growers | Ivory Apple – Friend of the Apple Grower Award (2019) |
| Charlotte World Trade Association | Plaque of Appreciation in appreciation of his leadership and contributions to Global Trade |
| Child Nutrition Services | Lifetime Membership Award in appreciation of his outstanding service and support of their programs |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky | Kentucky Colonel |
| Crop Protection Association of NC | Walton S. Dennis Award for outstanding contributions to Agriculture, the Environment and the Crop Protection Industry (2012) |
| FDA | Dr. Harvey W. Wiley Special Citation for NCDA&CS Services Recall |
| Friend of Black Farmers | Burnice Banks Trophy |
| Future Farmers of America | Honorary American FFA Degree with medallion and FFA patch at the 85th National FFA Convention |
| Governor Pat McCrory | Governor’s Certificate of Achievement Award recognizing his outstanding service to the State of North Carolina as the Forest Conservationist of the Year |
| Guilford County Athletic Association | Hero for Kids Award |
| Guilford County Soil Conservation Service | Conservation Guardian Award |
| Go Global | NC Global Ambassador Award (2021) |
| Hemlock Foundation | Recognized for his dedication and unwavering support as the founder of the Hemlock Restoration Initiative. |
| Hemlock Restoration Initiative | Awarded Founder of the Hemlock Restoration Initiative for his Dedication and Unwavering Support |
| Hong Kong Stock Exchange | Certificate of Recognition presented to NCDA&CS by Smithfield Foods on behalf of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
| JTI Leaf Services US LLC | Bronze Tobacco Leaf Award recognizing Commissioner Troxler’s support and commitment to the industry |
| Land of Sky Regional Council | Friend of the River Award recognizing significant contributions toward the enhancement or restoration of the French Broad River (2015) |
| NASDA | Award of appreciation for serving as president of NASDA |
| NASDA | Food Safety Award to Commissioner Troxler and NCDA&CS staff for their outstanding commitment to Food Safety for the American Consumers (2015) |
| NC 4-H | Alumni Award presented to Commissioner Steve Troxler and NCDA&CS |
| NC A&T State University | Certificate of Recognition from the Gamma Sigma Delta Honorary Society of Agriculture |
| NC Agricultural Extension Service | Outstanding Service Award |
| NC Agriculture Foundation | Distinguished Service Award (2011) |
| NC Christmas Tree Association | Outstanding Public Official Award for his support and contributions to the industry. |
| NC Dept of Public Instruction | Certificate of Appreciation presented to Commissioner Steve Troxler for his support of the Child Nutrition Program. |
| NC Eastern Food Bank | Gold Coin presented to Commissioner Troxler recognizing his support in their campaign to feed our neighbors so all may eat |
| NC FFA State Convention | Leadership and Service Award presented at the 77th NC FFA State Convention for his leadership and service to FFA |
| NC Forestry Association | Lifetime Membership Award |
| NC Green Industry | Recognition and Appreciation to Steve Troxler for his valued support of the NC Green Industry Council |
| NC Horse Council | Horse Head Award – presented to the Commissioner as a Friend of the NC Horse Council |
| NC Horse Council | Friend of North Carolina Horse Council (2017) |
| NC Jaycees | 1983 Outstanding Young Farmer Award |
| NC National Guard | Statement of support presented to Commissioner Steve Troxler |
| NC National Guard | Recognized Commissioner Steve Troxler and NCDA&CS for their commitment and outreach to our Fallen Soldiers |
| NC Nursery & Landscape Association | Friend of the Industry Award |
| NC Pork Council | Order of the “Golden Pig” for his longstanding service and valuable contributions to the NC Pork Industry (2018) |
| NC Restaurant & Lodging Association | Hospitality Partner of the Year (2023) |
| NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission | Letter of appreciation for support |
| NC Soil and Water Conservation Districts | Distinguished Service Award by NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (2007) |
| NC Soybean Association | Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry |
| NC Soybean Producers Association | Meritorious Service Award recognizing his outstanding contributions to the soybean industry (2012) |
| NC State University | Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding service and leadership |
| NC State University | Builder of Men Certificate from FarmHouse Fraternity |
| NC State University | Crystal Cube “Forever Blue” in recognition of his support for Ag Education |
| NC State University | Certificate of Merit from the Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society |
| NC State University | Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences for his outstanding achievements which have brought honor and recognition to the College and for his commitment to the land grant principle of service to the community, state and nation |
| NC State University | College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Tobacco Great Award |
| NC Tourist Industry Association | Public Service Award (2014) |
| NC Travel Industry Association | Public Service Award for his support of agritourism |
| NC Wildlife Federation | Forest Conservationist of the Year Award (2013) |
| Phillip Morris | Outstanding Young Tobacco Farmer Award |
| School Nutrition Association of North Carolina | Lifetime Membership Award (2008) |
| SERPPAS | Shadow Box/Flag and Certificate for his leadership in SERPPAS |
| Tobacco Farm Life Museum | Excellence in Agriculture Award (2006) |
| Tobacco Growers Association of NC | Tobacco Farm Family of the Year |
| Wake County Agribusiness Council | Excellence in Leadership Award for his work in Agribusiness in Wake County and across the State (2017) |
| Western NC Hall of Fame | Recognized for his lifetime career in agriculture and his local, statewide and national visionary leadership for North Carolina’s agricultural industry, serving farmers, agribusinesses and consumers |
| WNC Communities | Inducted to Western North Carolina Hall of Fame (2020) |
