Awards and Honors
Awards
| Organization | Title | Date | Notes |
| Honolulu Magazine | 2008 Best Public Official | 2008 |
"Perhaps our presidential candidates should take a page from the playbook of the unflappable Gov. Linda Lingle, who, for the second year in a row, has won the most reader votes for best public official." |
| Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America | 2007 Hawai`i Distinguished Citizen | July 2007 |
For her support of scouting and leadership in government, business and education |
| Hawai`i National Guard Association | Charles Dick Medal of Merit | March 2007 |
For her exceptional support of Hawai`i's men and women in uniform |
| Hawai`i Council on Economic Education | Stephen L. Jackstadt Award | May 2006 | For her continued support of economic education and the Hawai`i Stock Market Simulation program |
| U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness | "A Home for Every American" Award | May 2006 | For her outstanding partnership, political will, innovation, and results in ending chronic homelessness in Hawai`i |
| Environmental Protection Agency | Energy Star Award | February 2006 | For the Kapolei State Building, which earned a 95 out of 100 rating for its energy efficiency |
| National Weather Service | Tsunami Ready Award | December 2005 | For leading Hawai`i to be the first U.S. state to be both tsunami and storm ready |
| Diversity Best Practices and the Business Women's Network | 2005 Diversity Leadership Award | November 2005 | For being a champion of diversity, a visionary for the future and a supplier of diversity leadership |
| Republic of the Philippines, Province of Ilocos Norte | Plaque of Appreciation | February 2005 | |
| Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai`i | Outstanding Leadership Award | October 2004 | For her leadership in the fight to protect Hawai`i's youth from tobacco industry marketing |
| Hawai‘i Army Museum | Ihe Award | October 2004 | For her support of Hawai`i's active-duty troops from the National Guard and Reserves |
| National Safety Council's Transportation Safety Group | Certificate of Excellence in Highway Safety | September 2004 | For being the first state in the United States to achieve over 95 percent in seatbelt usage |
| Women's National Republican Club | Henrietta Wells Livermore School of Politics Award | August 2004 | For her outstanding contributions to government and the community |
| Golda Meir Club of State of Israel Bonds | Golda Meir Award | May 2004 | For her exemplary leadership and support of Israel |
| California State University - Northridge Alumni Association | Distinguished Alumni Award | May 2004 | For her outstanding accomplishments in being a graduate who has made a difference |
| Hawai`i Medical Association | 2004 Outstanding Elected Official of the Year Award | January 2004 | For collaborating with members of the medical community in formulating policy relating to healthcare |
| Girl Scouts Council of Hawai`i | 2003 Woman of Distinction Award | November 2003 | For being a dedicated and dynamic leader and providing the Girl Scouts of Hawai`i with a strong role model |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill | 2003 Jean Butler Chapin Service Award | October 2003 | For advocating on behalf of persons affected by serious mental illness |
| YMCA of O`ahu | Milestone Marker: Hawai`i's First | May 2003 | For achieving the milestone of being elected as Hawai`i's first female Governor |
Honorary Degrees
| Title | Organization | Date | Notes | |
| Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Management | University of Manila | January 2006 | For her remarkable accomplishments in public education and management |
