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- Award Recognizing Dedication and Support to Lyme Patients, Lyme Disease Association
- 2009 Max Cleland Lifetime Achievement Award from Veterans & Military Families for Progress
- Award of Thanks from Autism Speaks, 2009
- National Association of Community Health Centers 2009 Distinguished Community Health Superhero
- Award of Appreciation from Keep Infants with Down Syndrome, 2009
- Award of Appreciation from the Township of Howell for work on the Evans Case
- 2008 Public Policy Award from The Marshall Legacy Institute
- The Good Samaritan Award from Advocates International
- The Presidents Award of the American Association of Blood Banks
- Innocents at Risk Award for Leadership in Fight to Stop Human Trafficking
- The Central and East European Coalition Award
- Leadership in Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam and The World Over
- St. Francis Medical Center "Spirit of St. Francis" Award 2008
- National Breast Cancer Coalition's Certificate of Excellence 2007
- Housing & Community Development Network of NJ Legislator of the Year 2007
- Award of Appreciation from New Jersey's Homeless Individuals and Families, 2007
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of Enterprise Award 2007
- American Ireland Fund's Distinguished Leadership Award 2007
- Commander's Cross of Merit from the Republic of Hungary
- Humane Society of United States' Humane Champion Award 2007
- Life Issues Institute President's Award 2007
- Family Research Council's "True Blue" Award 2007
- American Jewish Committee's Soviet Jewry Liberty Award
- Leon H. Sullivan Award of 2007
- Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Award: Circle of Honor Award of 2007
- Korean American Voters' Council's Human Rights Award of 2007
- NJ Water Association's President's Award of 2007
- "Srebrenica 1995" Award, 2007
- Trenton Diocese's St. Thomas More Award, 2007
- Knights of Columbus Respect Life Award, 2007
- Society of Ethiopians Established in Diaspora (SEED) Special Recognition Award, 2007
- Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore's Commodore John Barry Award, 2007
- Alzheimer's Association of America's Chairman's Leadership Award, 2006
- Irish American Unity Conference Paul O'Dwyer Award, 2006
- Autism Society of America Congressional Hero Award
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislator of the Year
- New Jersey VFW Legislator of the Year
- Vitae Caring Award--2005
- New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies Pony Express Federal Leadership Award
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Sean MacBride Human Rights Award
- National Mental Health Association Legislator of the Year
- Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award
- Jewish War Veterans Legislator of the Year
- New Jersey Broadcasters Association 2002 Award
- AmVETS Silver Helmet Award
- Proudly Pro Life Award -- National Right to Life Committee Educational Trust Fund -- 1996
- N.J. State Postal Workers Leader of the Year for service during anthrax crisis
- American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award
- Humanitarian of the Year Award from Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton
- Order of the Purple Heart Legislator of the Year
- National Association of Community Health Centers Distinguished Community Health Defender Award
- Vietnam Veterans of America 2003 Legislator of the Year Award
- American Hungarian Federation Alexander Boloni Farkas Award
- Retired Enlisted Association Award of Excellence
- Spina Bifida Association of the Tri State Region Spirit of Life Award
- Irish American Unity Conference Patrick Finucane Award
- New Jersey Primary Care Association Community Health"Super Hero"
- October 19, 2002 declared "Congressman Chris Smith Day" in Brick for work on behalf of people with autism
- Award of Merit from the Military Coalition
- United Parcel Service (UPS) recognition for consistent support.
- Spina Bifida Association of America "Congressional Champion"
- Diocese of Trenton's Bishop John C. Reiss Respect Life Award -- 1990
- Honored by New Jersey Association of Realtors for work helping veterans
- Friends of Navy Lakehurst's Capt. Frank Taylor Evans Outstanding Achievement Award
- National Association of State Approving Agencies Award
- Northwest Pregnancy Center and Maternity Home Friend for Life Award
- Naval Civilian Managers Association
- 2001 New Jersey State Hibernian Humanitarian Award
- National Association for Homeless Veterans Legislative Leadership Award
- Values Action Team 2003 Award
- Trenton Vets Center Distinguished Service Award
- Boy Scouts of America Jersey Shore Council Outstanding Service Award
- Vietnamese American Community for work fighting for religious freedom and human rights in Vietnam
- Diocese of Metuchen's Diocesan Pro Vita Award -- 1998
- County Veterans Services Officers Award
- Blinded American Veterans Foundation George "Buck" Gillispie Award for helping sensory disabled veterans
- Honored by the New Jersey General Assembly for being elected Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Immigration and Refugee Services of America (IRSA) Ivan Veit Award for service and commitment to refugees and immigrants.
- Honored by the Vietnam Combat Veterans Coalition for dedicated service to POWs and MIAs.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award (Multiple Congresses)
- William Wilberforce Award for combating social injustice
- American Legion Department Commanders' Appreciation Award
- Scleroderma Foundation "Man of the Year"
- Sierra Club Clean Air Champion
- National Association of State Veterans Homes Distinguished Service Award
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business
- Disabled American Veterans Outstanding Service Award
- National EMS recognition for support of EMS systems.
- New Jersey Catholic War Veterans Patriot Award
- National Right to Life Committee for outstanding contribution to the defense of life
- Irishman of the Year -- the Ocean County Emerald Society
- National Committee of Adoption Friend of Adoption Award
- Cancer Institute of N.J. Cancer Advocacy Award
- VFW Post 3525 Award
- 2001Courage in the Marketplace Award -- Legatus
- American Ambulance Association Legislative Recognition Award
- Peace Corps Leader for Peace Award
- New Jersey Association of Counties
- Plumsted Township Recognition for his work on the BOMARC cleanup project
- American Security Council Eagle of Freedom Award
- 2001 Defender of Life Award -- Pro Life Union of Southeast Pennsylvania
- Legislator of the Year -- International Chiropractors Association
- Anchor House Child Advocate Award
- "Share the Vision" Award from the Lyme Research Foundation
- Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community Award
- Religious Alliance Against Pornography Award
- 2001 Inspiration Award from the Year United Catholic Music Video Association (UCMVA)
- Deborah Heart Foundation Humanitarian of the Year
- Citizen of the Year -- the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
- Recognition by St. Cecelia's Parish, Iselin, N.J.
- Friend of the National Parks Award from the National Park Conservation Association
- Courage to Lead Award from the International Chiropractors Association
- Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey State Council of the Knights of Columbus
- NJARSVRD Award (Senior Citizen Volunteer Retirement Programs)
- Non-Commissioned Officers Association 2002 L. Mendel Rivers Award
- Man of the Year Award from B'Nai Brith Judean Unit 1351
- Citizens for a Sound Economy Jefferson Award
- Christian Coalition Friend of the Family Award
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