| 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 |
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| 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 |
