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September 16, 2021, The Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey, which includes county clerks, sheriffs and surrogates from across New Jersey, presented Rep. Smith with their federal 2021 Legislator of the Year Award.
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September 16, 2021, The National Police Defense Foundation's 2021 Legislator of the Year Award was presented to Rep. Smith for his “outstanding legislative support on behalf of law enforcement” and his efforts and success in authoring laws to combat crime in the United States and around the world.
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June 23, 2021, U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCOC) "Jefferson-Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship" for Smith's work during both sessions of the 116th Congress (2019-2021).
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March 4, 2021, the 2021 "Congressional Leadership Award," was presented to Rep. Chris Smith by the national organization Autism Speaks for his "leadership on behalf of individuals with autism and their families.”
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February 3, 2021, “Defender of Children” 116th Congress. Noting his leadership on human trafficking. First Focus Campaign for Children.
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June 9, 2020 U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCOC) inaugural "Jefferson-Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship," citing Smith’s work during the first half of the 116th Congress (2019-2020).
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May 12, 2020 Recognized The Richard Lugar Center and Georgetown University's 2020 annual rating of most bipartisan Members of Congress, 6th most bipartisan of 440 Members and Delegates in House.
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March 10, 2020 United Nations Foundation 2020 Congressional Leadership Award "For his steadfast leadership in the fight to end malaria."
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February 11, 2020 Congressional Lyme Disease Champion "given to those members of Congress who exhibit extraordinary leadership in pursuit of a cure for Lyme disease."
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January 3, 2020 Medicare Advantage Champion 2019, presented by the Coalition for Medicare Choices "in appreciation of your ongoing commitment to protect Medicare Advantage for the millions of seniors and individuals who depend on it and to preserve choice and quality for its future beneficiaries."
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Oct. 23, 2019 Church World Service 2019 Award for “your many years of friendship and collaboration with the faith community and outstanding work in support of refugee protection and robust humanitarian and poverty- focused international assistance."
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Oct. 23, 2019 US Against Alzheimer’s- 2019 Trish Vradenburg Dinner Congressional Champion
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Oct. 10, 2019 National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 60 Award "for your continued support of federal employees and their rights to collectively bargain in the workplace."
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June 4, 2019 America's Democratic Legacy Award - Anti-Defamation League
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March 6, 2019 YMCA Congressional Champion
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Dec. 2, 2018, The Bet El Congressional Friends of Israel Award
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Nov. 9, 2018 Lives Award - National Marrow Donor Program
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Oct. 6, 2018, JAR of Hope 2018 Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy award "Presented to Congressman Smith with our greatest appreciation for your unwavering support and continued commitment."
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June 29, 2018— “In recognition of Congressman Chris Smith who has supported the LRRC/CHEMED Health Center since its inception and recognized its mission to serve the healthcare needs of Lakewood and the surrounding communities. Your vision enabled CHEMED Health Center to achieve level 3 PCMH recognition.”
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"Friend of the Synagogue" Award - Orthodox Union of America
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Handover Heals Foundation Service Award presented to Congressman Chris Smith "In recognition of your Outstanding Achievements and Service to Humanity," - May 26, 2018
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Memorial Day Weekend Proclamation to United States Congressman Chris Smith by Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey "honoring the Congressman for his service." May 2018.
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Autism Speaks Congressional Leadership Award, 2018
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2017 Legislator of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund
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"Relentless advocacy on behalf of human rights and democracy in Ethiopia" - Ethiopian-American Friends of Chris Smith
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2018 Ryan's Hero Award, Ryan's Quest to Fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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Lifetime Pathbreaker Award from the anti-sex trafficking group Shared Hope International, presented November 2017
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2017 Legislator of the Year by the New Jersey Hospital Association
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In Defense of Christians (IDC), the 2017 Cedars of God Award
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2017 Thomas Jefferson International Religious Freedom Champion Award from the International Religious Freedom Roundtable
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Wei Jingsheng Foundation - Human Rights and Freedom Defender Prize
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Recipient of the 2017 “Alexander the Great Public Service Award” from the Hellenic Federation of New Jersey
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American Heart Association - 2017 National Public Service Award - "In honor of your contribution to 'Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke'"
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Congressional Hunger Center - Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Leadership Award
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Bread for the World - "For Leadership on Global Food Security and Nutrition"
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2017 Truck Safety Leadership Award - Truck Safety Coalition
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2017 Champion of Change - National Down Syndrome Society
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2017 Distinguished Community Health Advocate - National Association of Community Health Centers
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2017 "Ignite 4 Autism, Congressional Champion Award," in recognition of his ongoing commitment to individuals with autism and their families.
- 2016 "Trafficking In Persons Hero Award” by the Airline Ambassadors for unrelenting fight against human trafficking and those who perpetrate it.
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2016 "Order of Timor-Leste" presented to Rep. Smith by Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (East Timor), Dr. Rui Maria de Araújo, and former President and hero of Timorese independence Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão in special recognition to those “who have made a significant contribution to the country of Timor Leste, to the Timorese or to all Mankind.”
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"Global Food and Nutrition Security Leadership Award" presented by Global Citizen, CARE, and World Vision in recognition of leadership on the Global Food Security Act
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2016 “Patriot Award” from InfoAge Science-History Museum, recognizing "men and women of extraordinary caliber who love, support and defend our country and its interests"
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National Retail Federation 2016 Hero of Main Street for Continued Support of the Retail Industry
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"Dawn's Place 2016 Champion Award" In Recognition of His Work to Abolish Human Trafficking
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2016 Dystonia Advocacy Network Distinguished Public Service Award
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Recognition of Commitment to Human Rights and Democratic Liberty, Saint Andrew's Freedom Forum
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Voices of the Bosnian Genocide 2015 Award recognizing efforts to ensure that the genocide at Srebrenica is acknowledged
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American Hungarian Federation's Medal of Freedom, awarded to recognize lifetime achievements, dedication to freedom and democracy
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NJ Assn. of Mental Health and Addictions Agencies 2015 Federal Legislator of the Year
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Veterans of Foreign Wars 2015 Legislator of the Year
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Boat People SOS Vietnamese Human Rights Award
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National Retail Federation's 2015 'Hero of Main Street' in honor of Continued Support of the Retail Industry
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2015 Healey International Relief Foundation Humanitarian Impact Award in Healthcare
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2015 Citizen Power Award - Initiatives for China/Citizen Power for China
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Nyumbani Award in recognition and appreciation for untiring efforts to combat HIV AIDS
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2015 Leadership Award from the Center for Jewish Life
