Yes he is. Hans was the recent recipient of this Fuse Sizzle Award for "almost single-handedly moving the “Healthy Schools Act” through the legislative process. His referendum to voters funds construction and repair projects that increase energy efficiency in schools, create 38,000 jobs, and save districts money on energy bills. You won’t find a legislator who is bigger or jollier and no one has done more to create green jobs in this state."
Click the following link to see the rest of the awards, as well as a pretty cool drawing of Hans.