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Awards and Honors
2007
Assistance for All
An award presented to Senator Boxer recognizing her contributions to afterschool programs (lights on afterschool). The award was given "In recognition and appreciation of [Senator Boxer's] committed and outstanding contributions to [Assistance for All]."
2006
Visionary Leadership Award
San Francisco Democratic Party
Margaret Floy Washburn Award
Senator Boxer was awarded the Margaret Floy Washburn award, for outstanding leadership, dedication to the highest principles of government service and the pursuit of idealistic values that exemplify the highest aspirations of women throughout history. Presented by the Division of Women's Issues of the New York State Psychological Association.
Doctor of Laws Degree, Honoris Causa
The Trustees of Mills College in the State of California
2005
Environment California
Public Interest Champion
For Her Successful Efforts to Protect the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from Oil Drilling
National Parks Conservation Association
Friend of the National Parks
The Housing Trust of Santa Clara County
"Champion of Affordability" award
The Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Section
Immigrant Representative Excellence Award
Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life in Southern California
Guardian in Washington Award
Project Inform
HIV Policy Leadership Award
With the profound gratitude of the Board, Staff and Volunteers and many constituents of Project Inform
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2004
Afterschool Alliance
Champion of Afterschool programs
County of Fresno
Support of Conveying existing Federal Courthouse for nominal consideration to the County of Fresno
American Water Works Association – California Nevada Section
For your outstanding leadership and commitment to the protections of safe drinking water
County of Humboldt
2004 Humboldt Housing Hero Award
Mobility 21
Julian C. Dixon Award
The National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA)
"Friend of the National Parks" award
Oncology Nursing Society
The Oncology Nursing Society Honor Award to Senator Barbara Boxer, for improving the lives of people with cancer
P.A.T.H. Regional Homeless Center – Southern CA
Honoring Senator Boxer
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
For participation in 2004 Congressional Visits Day
NETWORK, National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
To certify that Senator Boxer has achieved the distinction of a 91% voting record with NETWORK
Jr. League of Fresno
Sweethart of a Deal "Heartfelt thanks for help with the 29th Next to New Jr. League Event"
Doctor of Laws Degree, Honoris Causa
The Trustees of Dominican University of California '
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2003
The Brady Center
For her commitment to the prevention of gun violence in America.
Afghan Women Association International (AWAI) and the Women's 2003 Intercultural Network (WIN)
Circle of Courage Award for work on behalf of Afghan women
Black Business Association & Speakers Etcetera
In recognition of your valuable contributions
California Tuberculosis Controllers Association
CTCA Leadership Award " In appreciation for your dedicated leadership and service to tuberculosis control in California"
CAL PIRG
Honors Public Interest Champion Senator Barbara Boxer on the occasion of our 30th Anniversary
Family Violence Law Center
National End Family Violence Achievement Award
Head Start Child Development Council, Inc. of Stockton
Certificate of Appreciation
Inland Empire Economic Partnership Leadership Award
In repeatedly demonstrating a commitment to excellent leadership on behalf of the Inland Empire
Orange County Council of Governments
In appreciation for your commitment and support on the congestion reduction program
Microsoft TechNet Recognizes Top Tech Legislators
2003 Founders Circle Award Winners
Planned Parenthood of Golden Gate
Champion of Choice Award for 2003
The Population Institute
Legislator of the Month Award "In recognition of exceptional leadership in the campaign to provide international family planning assistance to all countries in need and to stabilize global population through voluntary means"
Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club
20th Anniversary Leadership Award
Secretary of State Kevin Shelly
The Great Seal of the Great State of California
Women’s Campaign Fund
2003 Star Award, for outstanding leadership and service
The Afghan Women's Association and the California Women's Agenda
Joint award for work on behalf of Afghan Women
The Bay Area Union Labor Party
2003 Public Service Award
California Head Start Association
Certificate - Children's Champion Award for 2003
California Wilderness Coalition (CWC)
Phillip Burton Wilderness Award
Desert Sierra Partnership Certificate of Appreciation
In recognition for your support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Fresno City Council
City of Fresno Resolution for leadership and enthusiasm with the new federal courthouse and bringing government agencies back to downtown
Human Rights Campaign
100% Perfection in the Pursuit of Equality
League of Conservation Voters
Award for good work
Merritt College in Oakland
Certificate of Appreciation award for the Cesar Chavez Commemorative Stamp Dedication on Cinco de Mayo 2003
Placer County Board of Supervisors
Resolution Thanking Senator Boxer for Her Support of the Squaw Valley Park Project
Planned Parenthood of Shasta-Diablo
2003 Margaret Sanger Award
Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)
One of the 30 National Public Champion Awardees
San Francisco City and County Board of Supervisors
(2) Certificates of Honor
State of California Senator, Liz Figueroa
In appreciation of your work in California, Senate Resolution
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA)
"2003 Courage Award"
for her tireless work on behalf of women's reproductive rights
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| 2002 |
The American Humane Association
The Humane Legislator Award |
College of Marin
In recognition of your dedication to the Marin community and the College of Marin |
The Council of Chief State School Officers
For representing students, parents, and educators |
Global AIDS Alliance
In recognition of outstanding contributions to fight AIDS |
Inland Empire Economic Partnership
Thanks for your commitment on behalf of Inland Empire |
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Thanks you for your support |
San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority
The Groundwater Advocate Award |
Yosemite National Park
For your commitment to the preservation and enjoyment of Yosemite National Park |
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| 2001 |
California State Conference of the NAACP
2001 President's Award |
CARAL
Legislator of the Year Award |
CARAL
Legislator of the Year Award |
California State Assembly
In recognition of outstanding service as an elected official |
Chinese American Association of Solano County
In recognition of valued support of Chinese New Year Celebration |
Marin County Board of Supervisors
Commending Senator Boxer for her work against Sudden Oak Death |
National Parks Conservation Association
Friend of the National Parks Award |
The Sacramento Foster Grandparent Program
Thanks you for your support |
Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club
Michael Longergan Memorial Award |
Planned Parenthood Action FUND of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties
In recognition... |
State Assemblymember Sarah Reyes
Women's History Month Outstanding Service |
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| 2000 |
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York Women's Chapter
Spirit of Achievement Award |
American Humane Association
Recognition of your efforts in the 106th Congress to protect children and animals |
Amnesty International
Enduring Spirit Award |
California Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO
In appreciation for being a Champion for Working Families |
California Democratic Veterans Caucus
Honorary Membership Award 2000 |
Central California Air Quality Coalition
In recognition of your ongoing support for clean air in Central California |
Clear Lake Basin 2000 Partnership Dividend
In acknowledgment of her support for the Clear Lake Basin 2000 project on the occasion of the seven billionth gallon of effluent and water having been recycled since the project's startup in 1997 |
Economic Alliance for Business
For her support of the economic vitality of the East Bay |
Friends of the River
The Peter H. Behr Award |
Family Violence Prevention Fund
Policy Leadership Award |
Human Rights International
In Appreciation for Your Intervention in the Human Rights Abuses of Indonesia and Your Decisive Actions to Halt Worldwide Injustice |
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
In appreciation for help in obtaining a new home after the Loma Prieta earthquake |
Network: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
Certificate of Honor for having achieved the distinction of a 100% Voting Record |
Lymphoma Research Foundation of America
Paul E. Tsongas Award in recognition of outstanding legislative leadership and commitment in support of health care issues |
Los Angeles County Drainage Alliance
In appreciation of your service, insuring adequate flood protection and affordable flood insurance for over 500,000 residents and countless businesses in Southeast Los Angeles County |
United States Bureau of Commerce
U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Award |
United Way of San Diego County
For helping to build strong, healthy, and safe communities |
Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County
Ambassador of Peace 2000 |
Women's Resource Center, University of California Riverside
Certificate of Appreciation for your support toward Women's Conference 2000 |
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| 1999 |
Alameda County Economic Development Advisory Board
Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of Your Support of the East Bay Region |
Brooklyn College
Alumnae of the Year Award |
City of San Bernardino
Key to the City |
City of San Bernardino Society of Gynecological Oncologists
Congressional Leadership Award |
The Eastside Cybrary Connection (Riverside Public Library)
Honorary certificate of achievement |
Hadassah
Every Action Counts Congressional Award |
Highwood Girlsite
Vision Award |
Israel Cancer Research Fund
With sincere appreciation |
Lotus Festival
Dragon Boat Race Elected Official Division |
The Member Organizations of Friends of South Bay Wildlife
A true and valued friend of South Bay Wildlife. Thank you for your support in establishing the South Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. |
NAACP-Albuquerque Branch
Distinguished Leadership Award |
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Public Servant Award |
Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Regional Elected Official of the Year Award |
The Society of Gynecologist Oncologists
Congressional Leadership Award |
State of California, OES
In Recognition of your assistance during the 1998-99 Freeze |
State Senator Jim Costa
Dorothy Donahoe Women of the Year Award |
Suisan City Police Department
In appreciation of your support of Community Policing in Suisan City |
United Way of San Diego
Certificate of Appreciation for Helping to Build Strong, Healthy and Safe Communities |
Women.com, sfwow, third age and ZDNet
The Top 25 Women on the Web |
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| 1998 |
Chabot Observatory and Science Center
For your tremendous support at the Federal Level for the new Science Center |
The City of Desert Hot Springs
Appreciation of your assistance with DOJ funding for its police department |
The Hellenic-American Council of Southern California
Demetric Bouhoutsos Award |
Jewish Family Service of Palm Springs and Desert Area
Appreciation of your support |
Merced-Mariposa Central Labor Council
For Support of Union Yes Campaign |
National Association of Women Lawyers
1998 President's Award for the Advancement of Women |
Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Appreciation of Leadership, Commitment and Guidance rendered to State Route 905 |
Sacramento Urban League
For your community involvement |
The Trust of Public Land and the San Joaquin River Parkway & 1998 Conservation Trust
For your contribution to the Protection of the Jensen River Ranch |
Tulare County Democratic Central Committee
Democratic Award |
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| 1997 |
Embattled Fathers Group in Solano County
Just for Listening |
Golden Years Senior Apartments Inc. and Tarzana Lodge #2886 1997 B'nai B'rith
Certificate of Achievement |
| Manuel E. Dominguez High School |
Planned Parenthood of El Monte
For Outstanding Constituent Representation in Defense of Reproductive Choice |
| The City of Pomona |
San Francisco Zoo
In appreciation of your work on the "Wildly successful campaign to re-build the San Francisco Zoo" |
Sierra Club
Edgar Wayburn Award |
Stonewall Democratic Club
1997 Elected Official of the Year |
UC Riverside Extension and Soroptimist International of Riverside
Recognition and appreciation for contribution to Mentoring Women in the Workplace |
Women against Gun Violence
For your faithful assistance |
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| 1996 |
| Armenian Assembly of Americans |
California Department of Transportation |
Inyo County Board of Supervisors
Friend to Inyo County |
Jewish Health Care Foundation, Bikur Cholim of California |
| City of Santa Clarita |
City of South Lake Tahoe
In appreciation of your assistance |
| City of Thousand Oaks |
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| 1995 |
| Baldwin Park |
City of San Diego |
Councilwomen Dezie Wood-Jones
Salutes Barbara Boxer for Women making a difference |
San Gabriel Basin Water Quality District |
United Nations Environment Programme and ECO EXPO
For extraordinary contributions to the environment |
Women in Business |
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| 1994 |
| California Council for Quality and Service |
City of Stockton
Key to the City |
| Sierra Sands Unified School District |
Vietnamese Community of Southern California
Human Rights for Vietnam Award |
| USMC - San Diego Recruiting Depot |
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| 1993 |
Base Closure Defense Committee (BCDC) Alameda Naval Complex
In appreciation of your help in fighting for the Alameda Naval Air Station and the Naval Aviation Depot |
Korea Institute of Human Rights
Outstanding Service |
Micheal J. Yamaguchi-U.S. Attorney
In appreciation |
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| 1992 |
Chinese American Organizations
For your support in the issuance of the first Chinese American commemorative stamp |
Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge and State Ecological Reserve
With appreciation |
Mission Cultural Center 15th Anniversary
In solidarity |
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