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About Patty
Awards
These are some of the awards Sen. Murray has received.
Agriculture
Grape & Wine Public Policy Leadership Award, Winegrape Growers of America and WineAmerica, 2006
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Golden Apple Award, U.S. Apple Association, 2002
In Recognition of Senator Murray's Commitment to Sound Public Policy
Enabling Growth and Success in the Produce Industry,” United
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association, 2002
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Friend of the Farm Bureau Award, Washington State Farm Bureau,
2001
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Congressional Honor Roll, National Association of Wheat Growers,
2000
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Wheat Champion Award: Appreciation for Dedication and Service to
America's Wheat Farmers, National Association of Wheat Growers,
1999.
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National Farmers Union
- 100% Voting Achievement Award, 1999.
- Outstanding Voting Achievement Award, 1998.
- Voting Achievement Appreciation Award, 1995 &
1996.
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Support & Appreciation Award, First Latino Economic Development
Forum, Latino Growers Advisory Committee
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Children, Youth and Family Issues (also see Women’s Issues
and Education)
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Legislative Leadership Award, National Center for Infants, Toddlers
and Families (Zero to Three). April 2003
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Certificate of Appreciation for Senator Murray’s dedication
to improving the quality of child care and early learning environments,
The Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network
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Youth Advocacy Meritorious Award, Neutral Zone AmeriCorps of Mountlake
Terrace, 1999.
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Respecteen Youth Advocate Award, Respecteen, 1998
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National Policymaker of the Decade Award, Children's Alliance Food
Policy Center, 1998.
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Appreciation for Advocacy and Dedication to the Children and Families
of Washington State Award, Fair Budget, 1998.
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Mothers & Shakers Award, The White House and Redbook Magazine,
1998.
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Children's Legislative Advocate Award, United States Committee
for UNICEF, 1996.
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Fighting Drug Abuse
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Outstanding Leadership Award, for the Safe and Drug-Free Schools
and Communities Program from the youth, schools and communities
of Washington State 2003 CADCA
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Congressional Leadership Award, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions
of America, 1999.
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Award for "Our Heartfelt Appreciation for Your Support of
Children and Families in the Nation", National Network for
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities.
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Domestic Violence
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National Leadership Appreciation Award on Behalf of Victims of
Domestic Violence, Washington State and King County Coalitions Against
Domestic Violence, 2000.
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Voices Against Violence Award, National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence, 2000.
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Education
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Washington State GEAR
UP Community Award “Presented to Senator Patty Murray
in appreciation for her steadfast advocacy on behalf of Gaining
Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs,”
2003
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Dale E. Kildee Civitas Award for outstanding contributions to civic
education, Center for Civic Education, April 2003
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Board of Directors Award, National Association for Career and Technical
Education, 2003
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Migrant Student Education Award, The National High School Equivalency
Program/ College Assistance Migrant Program recognizes Senator Patty
Murray for your commitment to helping migrant young people. 2003
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Federal Policy Maker of the Year, Washington Association for Career
and Technical Education. 2002
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Person Who Makes a Difference Award, “In Appreciation for
making a difference in the lives of our students,” Yakima
Valley GEAR-UP Program, 2002.
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Public Education Friendship Proclamation, Washington Education
Association, 2002.
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Congressional Leadership Award, National Association for the Education
of Homeless Children and Youth, 2001.
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Appreciation for Outstanding Community Service Award, Community
Education and Life Long Learning Center, 1998.
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Appreciation for Commitment to Head Start Children and Families
Award, National Head Start Association, 1998.
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Ida B. Wells Award, South Seattle Community College Upward Bound
Program, 1998.
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Salute to Senator Patty Murray, After School Alliance.
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Urban Literacy Award, National Alliance for Urban Literacy Coalition,
1997.
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Appreciation for Support Award, Association for Career and Technical
Education
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Friend of NAFIS Award - Outstanding Contributions to the Impact
Aid Program, National Association of Federally Impacted Schools,
1995.
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Outstanding New Member Award, "For Demonstrating Commitment
to Our Nation's Students by Advocating Education as an Investment
in the Future.", Committee for Education Funding, 1993.
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Education All-Star Team, National Education Association, 1993.
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Outstanding Service Award, Shoreline PTA Council
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Energy
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Environment
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“Friend of the
Outdoor Industry” by the Outdoor Industry Association,
2004
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“Honorary Friend”
of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge by the Friends of Willapa National
Wildlife Refuge, 2003 -
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“Water Watch Award” from the Lands Council, a Spokane-based
conservation group. The award recognizes Murray’s work to
clean up the Coeur d’Alene Basin and to fund a study of the
aquifer that is the sole source of drinking water for over 400,000
residents of Spokane and Kootenai Counties.
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Friend of the National Parks, National Parks Conservation Association,
107th Congress (2003), 106th Congress, & 105th Congress.
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Award in Recognition of Her Effectiveness in Protecting Landscapes
Throughout Washington State, Trust for Public Land, 2002.
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Northwest Straits Award, "For Your Initial Vision, Bipartisan
Leadership and Steadfast Dedication to the Northwest Straits Marine
Conservation Initiative, As Well As Your Staunch Commitment to the
Well-Being of the NW Straits Marine Environment", Northwest
Straits Commission, 2001.
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Award "In Appreciation of Your Efforts On Behalf of Seattle
Water's Customers and the
Cedar River Watershed", City of Seattle, 1996.
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Golden Gear Award, "For Her Efforts to Make the Olympic Discovery
Trail a Reality,” Northwest Bicycle Federation.
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In Appreciation of Senator Murray, “Thank you from your friends
at the Office of River Protection,” U.S. Department of Energy.
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Health Care
Distinguished Community Health Defender, National Association of Community Heath Centers, 2006
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Distinguished Community Health Superhero
Award, 2004
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Distinguished Community Health Defender Award, National Association
of Community Health Centers, 2003, 2002, & 2001.
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Health Care Workforce Award, “From tennis shoes to nursing
shoes. In appreciation of Senator Murray’s help with the health
care workforce shortage in 2002," Washington State Hospital
Association, 2002.
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Public Service Award, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
2001.
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A Special Friend of Children & Children's Hospitals, National
Association of Children's Hospitals, 2001.
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Leadership Award, National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,
2001.
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Community Health Super Hero Award, National Association of Community
Health Centers, 2000.
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Lifetime Leadership for Quality Childcare Award, National Association
of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, 2000.
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Circle of Excellence Salute for the "Fight Against Breast
Cancer", Positive Yoga, 2000.
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Governor's Public Service Award, Northwest AIDS Foundation, 1998.
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Senator of the Year Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
1997.
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E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement, Northwest Industry Partnership/
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1997.
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Outstanding Legislator Award, “For her Dedication to the
Enactment of Laws Impeding the Counseling Community” Mental
Health, 1996.
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Labor
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Latino Issues
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Migrant Student Education Award, The National High School Equivalency
Program/ College Assistance Migrant Program recognizes Senator Patty
Murray for your commitment to helping migrant young people. February
2003
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Distinguished Community Health Defender Award, National Association
of Community Health Centers, 2003, 2002, & 2001.
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Support & Appreciation Award, First Hispanic Economic Development
Forum, Hispanic Growers Advisory Committee
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Gracias Eternas for Helping Us Gain Our Permanent Home, El Centro
de la Raza, 2002
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Homeland Security
- Congressional Recognition
Award by the National Emergency Management Association, 2004
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Housing
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Labor
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‘Igniting Momentum’ Award, Tacoma-Pierce County Workforce
Development Council, 2005
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Honorary Federal Mediator for Your Work Resolving the Seattle Newspaper
Strike, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 2001.
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Law Enforcement
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Port Security
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Telecommunications
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Transportation
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Legislator
of the Year, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA),
2005
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Recognition of Commitment
to Enhancing Washington State's Transportation Infrastructure, June
2003
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Certificate of Gratitude and Appreciation to Senator Murray for
her distinguished contributions in the founding of Bikestation Seattle,
2003
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Roll of Honor Award for distinguished service to aviation, International
Northwest Aviation Council, May 2003
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The George Falcon “Golden Spike” Award for preventing
the shutdown of Amtrak, National Association of Railroad Passengers,
May 2003
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Commissioner's Congressional Leadership Award, Airport Council
International - North America, 2002.
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Congressional Difference Maker Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving,
2001.
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Highway Safety Leader Award, Advocates For Highway and Auto Safety,
2001.
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Resolution of Thanks & Appreciation for Protecting the Quillayute
River Station, The City of Forks, Washington, 2001.
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Tribes
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Veterans
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Named “Person of the Year”
by Washington’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (2004)
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Barbed Wire Award
for Legislator of the Year, American Ex-Prisoners of War, 2003.
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Leadership and Service Appreciation Award, Veterans of Foreign
Wars Branch 2995, 2000.
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Certificate of Appreciation for Continued Support of Programs for
Veterans and Their Families in the State of Washington, Washington
State Department of Veterans Affairs, 2000.
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Legislator of the Year Award, Vietnam Veterans of America, 1998.
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Honorary Membership “In Appreciation of Your Dedication to
the Veterans of Washington State”, Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Northwest Chapter, 1996.
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Certificate of Appreciation for her commitment to the development
of the Bellingham Veteran’s Center, Bellingham Veteran’s
Center, 1995.
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Women's Issues (also see Children, Youth & Family
Issues)
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Hannah G. Solomon Award, National Council of Jewish Women, Seattle
Section, 2000.
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Leader in Women's Health Award, The Women Legislators' Lobby and
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, 1999.
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The Fabulous 5 Award, Washington State Business and Professional
Women’s Foundation, 1998.
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25 Most Influential Working Mothers Award, Working Mother Magazine,
1997.
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Award Recognizing Senator Murray, "Whose Accomplishments Bring
Honor to Every Woman,” Hadassah, 1996
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Recognition for Service on the Federal Glass Ceiling Commission,
U.S. Department of Labor, 1995.
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling Award, Seattle Community College District
IV, 1994.
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Distinguished Contribution to Women’s Health, Committee on
Women in Psychology of the American Psychological Association, 1994
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Dorothy Bullitt Award, Women Honoring Women, Women's Funding Alliance,
1993.
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Other Awards
United Way of America Federal Partner of the Year,
2003
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"Legislator of the Year"
award from the National Associations of Maritime Organizations,
2004
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National Marine Manufacturers Association, Advocate of the Recreational
Marine Industry and Member of the Congressional Boating Caucus,
2004
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Columbia River Crab Fishermen’s Association, “Black
Hat’ Award for Keeping the Port of Chinook Open and Saving
Local Jobs, 2004
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Congressional Recognition
Award for Commitment to Emergency Management and Homeland Security,
the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), 2004.
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Certificate of Honor for Social Justice Voting Record. NETWORK,
a National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, 2003
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Distinguished Humanitarian Award, United Jewish Appeal, National
Women's Division
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Tukwila Certificate of Appreciation, "In Recognition of the
Outstanding Support She Has Provided to the Citizens of the City
of Tukwila", City of Tukwila, 2002.
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Spirit of Enterprise Award, 105th Congress Chamber of Commerce
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Good in Government Award, League of Women Voters, 1996.
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Award for Senator Murray’s “Tireless Support of Asian
Pacific Elders,” National Asian Pacific Islander Elders
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