Hillary Rodham Clinton awards and honors
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Hillary Rodham Clinton has been given many awards and honors.
- Around 1994, then First Lady Hillary Clinton received the Living Legacy Award from the Women's International Center, in recognition of "her vast contributions in so many fields, especially honoring her work for women and children."[1]
- In May 1998, Clinton received the United Arab Emirates Health Foundation Prize for her work in health and social welfare, especially as it related to women, children, and families.[2]
- In April 1999, Clinton was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Children of Chernobyl Relief Fund for her support of that Ukrainian organization's efforts regarding legacy effects of the Chernobyl accident.[3]
- In June 1999, Clinton received the "Mother Teresa Award", the highest honor given to civilians by Albania. This was in recognition of her humanitarian efforts following the Kosovo War and worldwide.[4]
- On March 26, 2004, Clinton was presented with the inaugural Nursing Health and Humanity Award from the University of Rochester School of Nursing.[5]
- On February 13, 2005, Clinton was awarded the German Media Prize 2004, "Hillary Clinton is a model politician for millions of women around the world" who "represents in an exemplary way women's rights", the jury for the prize said.[6]
- On February 15, 2005, Clinton was given the American Medical Women's Association's "President’s Vision & Voice Award", for being an advocate for women's health and related issues.[7]
- On July 30, 2005, Clinton was given the Reserve Officers Association's National President's Award.[8][9]
- In September 2005, Clinton initially accepted but later rejected honorary membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha due to its exclusive requirements which would prevent her from accepting honorary membership in other National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.[10]
- On October 9, 2005, Clinton was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.[11]
- In April 2006, Clinton was honored with the Remembrance Award from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.[12]
- On June 14, 2006, Clinton received an Energy Leadership Award from the United States Energy Association's Energy Efficiency Forum, in recognition of her leadership on energy issues.[13]
[edit] References
- ^ Hillary Rodham Clinton. Women's International Center. Retrieved on August 22, 2006.
- ^ HILLARY CLINTON AWARDED UNITED ARAB EMIRATES HEALTH FOUNDATION PRIZE. World Health Organization (1998-05-12). Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
- ^ Krill, A.. "First Lady Hillary Clinton receives "Lifetime Achievement Award" from CCRF", Ukrainian Community Press Releases, 1999-04-19. Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
- ^ "Hillary Clinton awarded Albania's highest civilian honor", CNN, 1999-06-22. Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
- ^ "Sen. Hillary Clinton to Receive Health Award from School of Nursing", University of Rochester, 2004-03-24. Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
- ^ Excerpts from Remarks of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton German Media Prize Dinner. Clinton.Senate.gov (2005-02-13). Retrieved on August 29, 2006.
- ^ "AMWA Honors Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton", American Medical Women's Association, 2005-02-15. Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
- ^ Meadows, Susannah. "Hillary's Military Offensive", Newsweek, 2005-12-12. Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
- ^ Reserve Officers Association National Convention. Clinton.Senate.gov (2005-07-30). Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
- ^ Senator Hillary Clinton unable to accept invitation for honorary membership. Alpha Kappa Alpha. Retrieved on May 9, 2006. (archive)
- ^ HALL NAMES 2005 INDUCTEES. National Women's Hall of Fame (2004-07-14). Retrieved on August 29, 2006.
- ^ Senator Clinton Calls for Action to Help People Suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. Clinton.Senate.gov (2006-06-06). Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
- ^ "Sen. Hillary Clinton to Be Recognized for Leadership on Energy Issues on June 14", The Auto Channel, 2006-06-12. Retrieved on August 24, 2006.
