2014
National United Healthcare Workers
Royal Circle Foundation
California Nurses Association
Congressional Leadership Award
United Nations Association of the United States of America
June 10, 2014
Social Justice Champion Award
Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy
May 7, 2014
Asset Builder Champion Award
Center for Global Policy Solutions
April 30, 2014
Champion of Children
First Focus
April 30, 2014
Gold Mouse Award
Congressional Management Foundation
April 28, 2014
Bronze Mouse Award
Congressional Management Foundation
April 28, 2014
Humane Advocate
Humane Society
March, 2014
Honors
Network: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
March 6, 2014
2013
Building Future's Award
Lincoln Child Center
2013
Champion for Youth Award
East Oakland Youth Development Center
2013
East Bay Environmental Award
League of Conservation Voters of the East Bay
2013
Women Who Dare Award
Black Women's Health Imperative
November 20, 2013
Elected Official of the Year Award
League of Conservation Voters of the East Bay
November 1, 2013
Honors
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
October 28, 2013
Global Citizen Award
United Nations Association - East Bay Chapter
October 26, 2013
California Social Work Hall of Distinction
California Social Welfare Archives
October 5, 2013
Honorary Membership
The Black Women's Agenda, Inc
September 20, 2013
2013 Leader Pelosi Award
Metro TeenAIDS
September 2013
Political Award
Oral Lee Brown Foundation
August 2013
2013 NASTAD Partnership Award
National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors
July 10, 2013
2013 Champion for Women's Health
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
July 10, 2013
Eleanor Roosevelt Award
Feminist Majority Foundation
April 22, 2013
Unleashing the Power of Social Work on the Hill 2013
Congressional Research Institutue for Social Work and Policy (CRISP)
April 18, 2013
Distinguished Service Award
National Healthy Start Association
April 8, 2013
2013 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award
National Association of Community Health Centers
March 1, 2013
Certificate of Honor
African Caribbean Diaspora Presidential Inaugural Ball Committee
January 21, 2013
2012
Pioneer Award
HEPPAC
2012
Human Rights Award
Human Agenda
2012
2012 Champion for Children Award
First Focus: Campaign for Children
October 2012
Outstanding Achievement Award
Black AIDS Institutue
July 23, 2012
Leadership Award
HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA)
July, 21, 2012
Certificate of Appreciation
Treasure Island Job Corps
May 16, 2012
Positive Leadership Award
National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA)
April 23, 2012
2012 Congressional Champion
National Association for Equal Opportunity for Higher Education (NAFEO)
March 27, 2012
2012 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award
National Association of Community Health Centers
March 22, 2012
Phil Burton Badge of Courage
San Francisco Bay Chapter Sierra Club
March 9, 2012
Sisters on the Planet Ambassador Award
Oxfam America
March 8, 2012
Humane Advocate Award
The Humane Society of The United States
March 7, 2012
I Am Empowered Award for Health
National Urban League
March 7, 2012
Legislator of The Year Award
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
March 6, 2012
Lifetime Legacy Achievement Award
United Nations Association National Capital Area Chapter (UNA-NCA)
February 16, 2012
Appreciation for Keeping the MLK Jr. Dream Alive
Martin Luther King Jr. Rally Committee
January 15, 2012
2011
Humane Advocate Award
The Humane Society
2011
Recognition for supporting Youth Radios Digital Media Workforce Program
2011
Recognition for representing the Bay Area Community
St. Paul AME Church
2011
Youth Radio
2011
William Sloane Coffin, Jr.Peacemaker Award
Peace Action
November 2, 2011
People and strategies that make a difference
Centerforce
October 23, 2011
Ambassadors Ball Honoree
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
September 14, 2011
Appreciation for supporting policies benefiting seniors
Christian Church Homes
September 9, 2011
Thank you for support Bay Area higher Education
Devry University-Oakland City Center
August 13, 2011
Distinguished Member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
August 9, 2011
Appreciation for your service to the state of California
N. California Region Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
July 16, 2011
National Parks Service Association Award
July 13, 2011
Positive Leadership Award
National Association for People with AIDS (NAPWA)
June 24, 2011
AT&T Community Leadership Award
AT&T
April 9, 2011
Sam Etheridge Award
National Black Staff Network (NBSN)
February 26, 2011
PLEN Mentor Award
Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)
February 24, 2011
2010
President's Excellence Award
Merritt College
2010
Legislative Peace Builder of the Year
Northern CA Peace Alliance
2010
Groundbreaking Ceremony
BART Oakland Airport Connector
October 20, 2010
20 Years of Service Award
91st Anniversary of Allen Temple
October 17, 2010
Chicago Event Honoring Rep. Barbara Lee
October 8, 2010
National Legislative Peacebuilder Award
The Peace Alliance
October 2, 2010
Featured
Essence Magazine
May 2010
AIDS ACTION
May 19, 2010
Honoring Rep. Barbara Lee
East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club
May 16, 2010
Honor for Social Equality
East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club
May 16, 2010
Recognition & Appreciation
Southern Alameda County Supporters
May 15, 2010
Reception on Honoring Female Congress Members
May 12, 2010
Appreciation of Outstanding work
Eden Housing
May 1, 2010
Certificate of Association
California Black Chamber Foundation
April 24, 2010
Leaders & Legends Award
African American Leadership Weekend
April 24, 2010
Addie Wyatt Award
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU)
April 21, 2010
Recognition
Commission on the Status of Women: Alameda
February 2010
Certificate of Appreciation
Hotel Oakland Residence Association
February 26, 2010
CBA Black History Month Award Reception
February 25, 2010
WIN Celebrating the Pro-Choice
Democratic Women of Congress Reception
February 3, 2010
Resolution honoring Rep. Barbara Lee for leadership on HIV/AIDS
Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan
January 5, 2010
Heroes in the Struggle Award
Black AIDS Institute
(Date Unavailable)
2009
Essence Evening of Excellence Advocate Award
September 25, 2009
2009 CBC Health Brain Trust Congressional Leadership Award
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
September 25, 2009
National Minority AIDS Council Award
September 25, 2009
Black Press Champion Award
National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)
September 25, 2009
Community Leadership Award
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
September 24, 2009
Humanitarian Award
Thirty-Eighth Annual Academy of Gospel Music Awards
August 29, 2009
Outstanding Federal Legislator of the Year Award
National Bar Association Legislative Division
August 6, 2009
June 18, 2009
2009 COLD Champion
Committee on Liberians on DED-COLD
June 4, 2009
America's Future Progressive Champion
America's Future Now
June 2, 2009
2009 Newsmaker Award Winner
California Black Media
June, 2009
Chairman's Circle Award
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
May 21, 2009
Gertrude Rush Award
National Bar Association
April 24, 2009
Sankofa Award
The Gondobay Manga Foundation
April 23, 2009
ACORN Housing Award
ACORN
March 27, 2009
2009 Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award
National Association of Community Health Centers
March 26, 2009
National Urban League Congressional Leadership Award
National Urban League
March 25, 2009
Humane Advocates Award (Perfect Score, 2008 Humane Scorecard)
The Humane Society of the United States
March 25, 2009
Dept of State's 2009 International Woman of Courage Award
Department of State
March 11, 2009
2008 Friend of Affordable Housing Award
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
February 18, 2009
Dedicated Public Service Award/Black History Month
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)
February 9, 2009
Leadership Award/ Honoring the Dream Brunch
Essence Magazine
January 18, 2009
2009 Children's Champion Award
Global Action for Children (GAC)
January 14, 2009
National Partnership Award
CAEAR Coalition Awards
January 12, 2009
2008
2008 Light Brown Apple Moth Ribbon of Merit
Stop the Spray
"In recognition of efforts to protect the health and safety of the people and the environment..."
(Date Unavailable)
Community Leadership Award
Alta Bates Summit Ethnic Health Institute
December 3, 2008
The Heroes in the Struggle Award
Black AIDS Institute
"In recognition of ongoing efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic both here in the United States and abroad."
December 1, 2008
FAME's 150th Awards Gala
November 14, 2008
100% (Perfect Score) National Environmental Scorecard- 110th Congress
League of Conservation Voters
October 17, 2008
Grade of "A" 110th Congressional Scorecard
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans for America
October 7, 2008
Peacemaker Award
The Rebuilding Alliance
October 4, 2008
Physicians for Human Rights Honor
Mexico International AIDS Conference
"In appreciation of your courageous leadership to fight global HIV/AIDS and defend human rights."
August 6, 2008
Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Honor
"In recognition of your many contributions and constant support"
April 23, 2008
"The struggle for community Justice at Oakland’s Pacific Renaissance Plaza"
March 2008
Kate Brown Trailblazer Award
Congressional Black Associates (CBA)
February 28, 2008
"Phenomenal Women 2008" Award
Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, Inc.
February 22, 2008
Certificate of Appreciation, African American Coalition for Employment Eq
A+ (Perfect Score) 110th Congress
Peace Action West Congressional Scorecard
July 24, 2008
2007
2007 Community Health Partner Award
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, California
December 6, 2007
Hero Award
The Patrick Henry Democratic American Club of America
June 26, 2007
Honor
Future PAC
April 28, 2007
National Bar Association
Appreciation for service, dedication, and committ\ment
April 26, 2007
California State Senate
Advocacy Award
April 5, 2007
Courage Award
Code Pink
March 23, 2007
Honor
Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women
March 31, 2007
Lifetime Achievement Award
Spanish Speaking Citations Foundation
February 23, 2007
Certificate of Appreciation
County of Los Angeles
January 15, 2007
Certificate of Appreciation
East Bay Economic Development Alliance
January 11, 2007
2006
Recognition Award
Instituo Loboral de la Raza
Febuary 10, 2006
Honor
Legislator of the Year
Febuary 16, 2006
Certificate of Recognition
Alameda County Medical Center
March 23, 2006
Special Recognition Award
A Season for Non-Violence
April 1, 2006
Bold Leadership Award
Girl, INC
April 20, 2006
Recognition Award
AIDS Project of the East Bay
June 16, 2006
Recognition Award
Caucus of the CARICUM Ambassadors
June 22, 2006
Outstanding Woman Award
Eleventh Annual African American Excellence in Business Awards and Scholarship GALA
August 12, 2006
Humane Advocate Award
Humane Society of the United States
September, 2006
Recognition Award
Alameda County, Office of AIDS Adminstration
December 1, 2006
2005
A True American Hero and Real Political Role Model Award
Hip Hop Slam's Hall of Fame Award
October 1, 2005
Forever Grateful Award
Lend a Hand Foundation
October 20, 2005
Appreciation Award
AMC Eastmont Wellness Center
October 24, 2005
Benjamin Travis Community Service Award
Charles Houston Bar Association
December 3, 2005
Service Award
Merritt College
2005
Recognition
Family Violence Law Center
2005
2004
Humanitarian Award for Community Service
Marin City Human Rights Commission
January 22, 2004
Patricia Roberts Harris Award for Excellence in Government Service
Deleta Sigma Theta Sorority
February 9, 2004
Honor Award
Oncology Nursing Society
February 28, 2004
Award for Excellence in Achievement
California Alumni Association
March 5, 2004
Award Honor
University of California, Berkley School of Law
March 31, 2004
Honor Award
International Women's Day and Women's History Month-Circle of Courage
March 31, 2004
Take a Stand Award
Boston Women's Fund
April 30, 2004
2003
Uppie Award
American Civil Liberties Union "Let Freedom Ring"
May 9, 2003
Recognition
Akwa Ibom State Association
May 21, 2003
Award
Oakland Army Base Conveyance
August 8, 2003
Appreciation
Raonbow Berkeley
September 1, 2003
Realizing The Dream Award
Citi Bank
October 2, 2003
Resolution
California State Senate
October 10, 2003
Recognition
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
October 11, 2003
Award of Appreciation
A Safe Place
October, 2003
Justice and Peace Award
Office of Americans
November 1, 2003
The Edward K. Barsky Award
Office of Americans
November, 2003
Honor
House of Representatives
December 14, 2003
Recognition
Alameda County Earned Income Tax Credit
2003
Recognition
American Public Health Association
2003
Certificate of Congratulations
Bay Capital Business and Professional Women
2003
Dedication
Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union
2003
2002
Recognition
East Oakland Youth Development Center
June 22, 2002
Recognition
East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission
October 8, 2002
Wayne Lyman Morse Integrity in Politics Award
2002
Meritorious Service Award
National Forum for lack Public Administrators
2002
Friends of FACT Award
Families to Amend California's Three Strikes
2002
Friends of FACT Award
Families to Amend California's Three Strikes
2002
Leifer Erikson Peace Award
Peace 2002 Institute
2002
2001
Featured
HOPE Magazine
January, 2001
Certificate of Appreciation
Hotel Oakland
February 26. 2001
Honor
Alpha Kapppa Alpha Soroity, INC.
June 8. 2001
Dean's Appreciation
University of California, Berkeley
August 30, 2001
Change Maker
Redwood Sequoia Congerss Committee
September 30, 2001
Peace and Leadership Award
The Oakland East Bay Democratic Club
October 20, 2001
Certificate of Membership
Giraffe Society
October 23, 2001
Edward F. Snyder Award
Friends Committee on National Legislation
Novemeber 10, 2001
Certificate of Appreciation
Economic Development Alliance for Business
December 6, 2001
Recognition
Allen Temple Baptist Church
December 16, 2001
Lifetime Achievment Award
100 Black Men of the Bay Area
2001
National Legislator of the Year Award
Citizens Alliance for Progressive Health Awareness North
2001
Citizen of the Year
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
2001
Special Recognition Award
A Season for Non-Violence
2001
Honor
City Flight News Magazine
2001
2000
Certificate of Nomination
State of California Secretary of State
March 7, 2000
Community Contribution Award
Oakland Private Industry Council
March 11, 2000
Youth Opportunity Community Contribution Award
Oakland Private Industry Council
March 7, 2000
Recognition and Appreciation for Leadership and Service
Black Women of Achievement
March 20, 2000
Honor
Board of Governors the State of Texas
April 9, 2000
Certificate of Nomination
State of California Secretary of State
April 15, 2000
Certificate of Appreciation
Help Other People Evolve, Inc.
April 29, 2000
"One Love- the Unified Family"
Hopefest
April 29, 2000
Award of Appreciation
Black Women Lawyers
June 21, 2000
30 Years of Public Service
Black American Political Association of California (BAPAC)
September 9, 2000
Certificate of Appreciation
Okaloosa Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
October 20, 2000
Distinguished Service Award
Peralta Community College District
October 20, 2000
Distinguished Service Award
Allen Temple Baptist Church
October 20, 2000
Certificate of Appreciation
United Sates Census
2000
Support
Economic Development Alliance for Business
2000
Certificate of Honor
Network: A national Catholic Social Justice Lobby
2000
Recognition
United Sates Census
2000
1999
Recognition
Bay Area Water Transit Initiative
February, 1999
Honor
Chabot Observatory and Science Center
February 22, 1999
Award
Bay Area Water Transit Initiative
April 28, 1999
Thanks
The Central American Refugee Committee
June 15, 1999
Certificate of Appreciation
National Credit Union Administration
September 16, 1999
Constituency of the Year Award
The Constituency for Africa
September 17, 1999
Honor
The Allen Temple Leadership Institute
October 8, 1999
Peacemaker of the Year
Black Women's Forum
November 20, 1999
1998
Recognition
Women of Varick Center A.M.E. Zion Church
March 29, 1998
Appreciation
National Association of Social Workers California Chapter
March 30, 1998
Resolution and Recognition
California Senate
April 20, 1998
Recognition
The Black Repertory Group Theater
April 1, 1998
Recognition
Chabot Observatory and Science Center
October 16, 1998
Child and Family Service Award
Black Adoption Placement and Research Center
1998
Recognition
The Black Repertory Group Theater
April 1, 1998