Awards

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Awards/ Recognition in 2008

100% (Perfect Score) National Environmental Scorecard
League of Conservation Voters
10/17/08

Grade of "A" 110th Congressional Scorecard
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans for America
10/7/08

Peacemaker Award
The Rebuilding Alliance
10/4/08

Physicians for Human Rights
Mexico International AIDS Conference
"In appreciation of your courageous leadership to fight global HIV/AIDS and defend human rights"
8/6/08

A+ (Perfect Score) 110th Congress
Peace Action West Congressional Scorecard
7/24/08

Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
“In recognition of your many contributions and constant support”
4/23/08

Community Justice Award, Pacific Renaissance Families
“The struggle for community Justice at Oakland’s Pacific Renaissance Plaza”
3/2008

Kate Brown Trailblazer Award
Congressional Black Associates
2/28/08

"Phenomenal Women 2008" Award
Thurgodd Marshall Center Trust, Inc.
2/22/08

Certificate of Appreciation, African American Coalition for Employment Equity
“On Behalf of the African-American Coalition please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your work on behalf of the people of Darfur in Sudan. We salute you and grant you honorary lifetime membership”
2/15/08

Certification of Appreciation, East Bay EDA
“For your commitment to the health and economic prosperity of East Bay workers and families”
1/10/08

Awards/ Recognition in 2007

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, California 2007 Community Health Partner Award, Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, Inc.
“For your steadfast advocacy for improved care of asthma patients and better environmental conditions in our community”
12/6/07

Certificate of appreciation, VISTAS Innovative Hospice of the East Bay
“In recognition of your leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa”
12/16/07

The Harriet Tubman National Leadership Award
Birthing Project USA the Underground Railroad for New Life
“For working to increase the health status of women and children by her unrelenting defiance of the War in Iraq, her unwavering support of Cuban Medical School program to provide free medical training to U.S. Students and her courageous demonstration for all of us to be involved in the world we want to co-create for our babies and their families”
10/19/07

Presidential Award, National Bar Association
“For outstanding service, dedication and commitment to civil liberties and civil rights”
9/26/07

American Hero Award, The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America
“Awarded to Representative Barbara Lee for cosponsoring House Resolution 333, for the impeachment of Dick Cheney”
6/26/07

Caribbean American Legacy Award (CALA), Innovator Award
“In honor of your enriching contributions to Caribbean Americans”
6/07

Certificate of Appreciation, Oakland Community Organization
“Oakland Community Organization extends its gratitude and appreciation to Congresswoman Barbara Lee for the outstanding contributions she has made to the city of Oakland and Oakland community organizations by working to improve the quality of families both locally, and at the state level on issues of crime and safety, education, health care, immigration rights and housing and economic development.”
5/11/07

9th Annual Madam CJ Walker Business and Community Recognition Awards Luncheon Advocacy Award
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Oakland/Bay Area Chapter
4/5/07

Certificate of Recognition: Madam CJ Walker Award honoree
California Legislative Assembly
“For your continuing efforts to celebrate the rich tradition of hard work and entrepreneurial spirit deeply rooted in the African American culture and benefitting the people of the state of California”
4/5/07

California State Senate Certificate of Recognition: 2007 Madam CJ Walker Advocacy Awards, State Senator Leland Yee
“We commend her dedicated hard work and entrepreneurial spirit, and applaud her exemplary service to our community.”
4/5/07

African American Achievement Award, Evergreen Baptist Church
2/25/07

HIV/AIDS Community Service Award, Alameda County Office of AIDS Administration
“Recognizing her ongoing leadership and commitment to fight HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment”
(Date Unavailable)

Awards/ Recognition in 2006

The 1st Virtuous Woman Community Award presented by the Muhsana Center for Health & Healing Conscious New African Women's Healing Collective & Virtue Today Women's Magazine, Sept. 28, 2006 (Oakland, CA)
September 28, 2006

Lincoln Univ San Fran Bay Area Alumni Chapter presented her with an award ... "For her outstanding leadership and commitment to the community."(Oakland, CA)
September 16,2006

2006 Urban Education Leadership Award Presented by M.I.N.D.S. & Catapault Online
September 7, 2006

MLK Freedom Award, presented at the Progressive National Baptist Convention (Cinncinatti,Ohio)
August 11, 2006

The National Achievement Award presented by the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs Inc., (Long Beach, CA.)
July 29, 2006

Outstanding Woman Award presented by Black Expo(Oakland, CA)
July 12,2006

Houghton-Lewis Award for Conscience, Courage and Compassion from the Faith and Politics Institute(Washington, DC)
July 11, 2006

Peacemaker of the Year Award, presented at the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America Convention(Atlanta,GA.)
July 10, 2006

AIDS Alliance: "Leadership In Advocacy Award" in recognition of continuing dedication to comprehensive HIV prevention for Youth
May 23, 2006

Awards/ Recognition in 2005

Grand Marshall of West Indian Carnival Festival
September 5, 2005

Nominee for Nobel Peace Prize
June 29, 2005

"Voice for Choice" Award
April 14, 2005

Awards/ Recognition in 2004

Marin City Human Rights Commission Humanitarian Award-Award for Community Service.
January 22, 2004

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's "Patricia Roberts Harris Award for Excellence in Government Service."
February 9, 2004

Recognized for her contributions to the Nigerian Community at First Nigerian Valentine Dinner Party.
February 15, 2004

Award for Excellence in Achievement from California Alumni Association
March 5, 2004

International Women's Day and Women's History Month-Circle of Courage Award
March 7, 2004

Received the Phenomenal Woman Award from the Young Scholars Program WISE Girls.
May 2, 2004

Honored by Silicon Valley College-Emeryville for her commitment to higher education.
May, 2004

Received the Political and Social Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Oakland East Bay Alumnae Chapter.
June 26, 2004

Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contributions to Harambee.
October 2, 2004

KPFA Peace Awards: Recipient of Integrity Award
October 3, 2004

Co-Grand Marshall Annual Black Cowboys Parade 
October 4, 2004

Presented with Hip Hop Slam?s Hall of Fame Award; described as being ?A true American Hero and Real Political Role Model.
October, 2004

Awards/ Recognition in 2003

"Distinguished Public Health Legislator of the Year Award" from the American Public Health Association in San Francisco
November 16, 2003

National Peacemaker Award from Houston Peace and Justice Center
November 15, 2003

"Physicians for Social Responsibility Award"
October 26, 2003

"Woman of Achievement - Government Award" from the Isle City Business and Professional Women
October 2003

Certificate of Congratulations from the Bay Capital Business and Professional Women
October 2003

"Award of Appreciation For outstanding Community Service to victims of domestic violence" from A Safe Place
October 2003

"Who's Who in Congress Award" at the Bay Area Life Membership Committee 32nd Annual Banquet at the NAACP
October 11, 2003

Inducted into "The Society of Our Wise Women" at Bennett College
October 10, 2003

Recognition of her service and dedication to the West Oakland Community from the West Oakland Senior Center Advisory Council
October 4, 2003

Honor for her hard work and dedication in the Berkeley community, Alameda County, our Nation and the world around the issues of HIV/AIDS prevention, education, treatment, and increased funding for continued research and medication 5th Annual Rainbow Berkeley Brunch
September 1, 2003

Award from The Feminist Issues Group of the SF Green Party, the National Organization of Women - SF Chapter, the National Women's Political Caucus - SF Chapter and The Women's Building
February 12, 2003

Honor for her "on-going commitment to the community revitalization and job creation programs of the EBCRC" from the East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission
February 8, 2003

"2003 National Legislator of the Year" award from the California Public Health Association, North
January 30, 2003

Awards/ Recognition in 2002

"Woman of Valor Award" from the Northern California Sections of the Negro Council of Negro Women
December 14, 2002

"Sean MacBride Prize" from the International Peace Bureau 
November 14, 2002

Sisters of Fire Award
October 21, 2002

"Leifr Eriksson Peace Award" from the Peace 2000 Institute in Reykjavik, Iceland
September 14, 2002

"Aachen Peace Prize" from the Aachen Peace Foundation in Germany
September 2, 2002

Mary Rhodes Award sponsored by the Loretto Women's Network in Kansas
June 29, 2002

?Barbara Lee Day in Santa Cruz
June 29, 2002

Mayor Proclamation in the City of Santa Cruz
June 25, 2002

"Award American Humane Association's Humane Legislators Award
May 14, 2002

"Outstanding Community Service Award" from the 34th Annual Conference Sponsored by the National Association of Black Social Workers Inc. 
April 5, 2002

Humanitarian Award from 45th Annual City Wide Revival, sponsored by the Baptist Ministries Union of Oakland & Vicinity 
March 28, 2002

Woman of the Year Award? from the Business and Professional Women?s Federation Church of God in Christ National Chapter 
March 23, 2002

Alliance for Nuclear Accountability Award? from the Western States Legal Foundation & Tri-Valley Communities Against Radioactive Env. 
March 16, 2002

2002 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Award? from the Community Learning Program at the University of Creation Spirituality 
January 21, 2002

MLK Celebration Award? from Taylor Memorial Church
January 21, 2002

Nominee for the ?Program City Flight Magazine 3rd Annual Gala
January 19, 2002

2001 Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area Award? from City Flight News Magazine
January 19, 2002

Urban Issues Breakfast sponsored by the Forum of Greater Los Angeles
January 14, 2002

The Green lining Academy Award? from Greenlining Institutes 9th Economic Summit
January 10, 2002

Society of American Law Teachers Board of Governors? plaque in recognition of your courage and vision in standing steadfast and sometimes alone 
January 5, 2002

Friends of FACTS Award from the Families to Amend California's Three Strikes, LA 
(Date Unavailable)

Certificate of Recognition for her valuable contributions and for her outstanding work in her community and for the city of Oakland -- from the Imani Baptist Church, Oakland California
(Date Unavailable)

"California Peace Action Award" for Outstanding Congressional Leadership and for the Strongest Voice in Congress for a Peaceful Foreign Policy
(Date Unavailable)

Recognition from the Physicians for Social Responsibility, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
(Date Unavailable)

Inaugural "Justice Clinton White Profile in Courage Award"
(Date Unavailable)

Outstanding Contribution to Social Work Policy Award? from theUniversity of California, M.S.W. Class of 1975
(Date Unavailable)

HIV/AIDS Community Service Award? from the Alameda County Office of AIDS Ten Women Campaign
(Date Unavailable)

Awards/ Recognition in 2001

“HIV/AIDS Community Service Award” from African American Task Force
December 10, 2001

“Certificate of Appreciation” from the Economic Development Alliance for Business
October 21, 2001

“The Howard Thurman Award” from the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples
October 21, 2001

“Women of Color Resource Center Award”
October 21, 2001

“Thank you Barbara Lee Rally” at the Frank Ogawa Plaza with Danny Glover, Alice Walker,J. Alfred Smith, Sr.
October 20, 2001

Award for the Congresswoman sponsored by The Oakland East Bay Democratic Club to commemorate her courage, integrity, and commitment to world peace
October 14, 2001

“Citizen of the Year Award” given by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
September 29, 2001

CBC After Dinner Event: Honoring Congresswoman Barbara Lee at the BCF Annual Awards Dinner.
September 11, 2001

“ANWR Award” given by the Alaska Wilderness Coalition
August 30, 2001

“Deans Appreciation Award” from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare
July 14, 2001

“Willie L. Brown Jr. Leadership Award”
June 8, 2001

Honors from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
June 6, 2001

“Inter-Action's Congressional Service Award” luncheon in appreciation of Barbara's continuous commitment to international humanitarian, development, relief, and the leadership on HIV/AIDS.
May 19, 2001

CWA Conference Award received in Florida
March 30, 2001

“100% record with NETWORK” recognized by Mary Elizabeth Clark, SSJ
March 21, 2001

Opportunities In Contracting
March 8, 2001

“Providian Financial 2001 Child Welfare League of America Corporate Advocate of the Year Award.”
March 8, 2001

“Auxillia Chimosoro Award” from UCSF AIDS Research
February 15, 2001

“National Parks Conservation Association Award” to Members.
February 25, 2001

“Allen Temple Baptist Church Honors”
February 16-17, 2001

CALSACC Keynote Speaker for Black Caucus
January 31, 2001

“Union Heroine Award” given by The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, Local 2850
(Date Unavailable)

“A Season for Nonviolence Special Recognition Award” for Outstanding Community Service Redwood Sequoia Congress
(Date Unavailable)

“One Hundred Black Men of the Bay Area Lifetime Achievement Award”
(Date Unavailable)

“Ten Most Influential African Americans In the Bay Area” 
(Date Unavailable)

“Patriotic Service Award” 
(Date Unavailable)

“Edward F. Snyder Award” for National Legislative Leadership to Advance Disarmament and the Building of Peace for HIV/AIDS, "the Vote," health care, environment and global climate change and wildlife from the Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Date Unavailable)