November 20, 2024, FRC Action recognized Rep. Smith with its 2023 "One Hundred Percent Award" for earning 100 percent on its vote scorecard—a "compilation of significant votes affecting faith, family, and freedom from the most recent congressional session."

October 28, 2024, The Faith & Freedom Coalition's "Friend of the Family Award" for the 118th Congress (2023-2024).

April 16, 2024, The Campaign for Uyghurs, World Uyghur Congress, Uyghur Academy, Uyghur American Association, Center for Uyghur Studies, and Uyghur Human Rights Project jointly recognized Rep. Smith for "his outstanding leadership in Co-Chairing the Congressional Uyghur Caucus," stating that his "advocacy brings hope to Uyghurs in our fight against genocide, making a lasting impact and inspiring future generations."

April 10, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Health's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism awarded Rep. Smith with its "Legislative Champion Award," with the citation "The Council recognizes United States Congressman Chris Smith, representing New Jersey's 4th District, for his ongoing dedication to advance Autism Research," issued by NJ Dept. of Health Commissioner Dr. Kaitlan Baston, M.D., and Council Chair Dr. Michael Aquino.    

February 27, 2024, The Spina Bifida Association recognized Rep. Smith with its 2024 Congressional Champion Award

March 9, 2023, The National Association of Community Health Centers presented Rep. Smith with their "Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award of 2023."

September 29, 2022, The National Retail Federation recognized Rep. Smith as a "2022 Hero of Main Street" for his "continued support of the retail industry."

September 21, 2022, The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) "Rock Star Award" was presented to Rep. Smith in recognition for his "unwavering support of infrastructure and the aggregates industry."

September 20, 2022, The Truck Safety Coalition presented Rep. Smith with their "Congressional Appreciation Award" for "his enduring efforts to make our roads safer."

September 14, 2022, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) "Guardian of Small Business Award"

May 5, 2022, The Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) Tree Award was presented to Rep. Smith for his "incredible leadership around military families' outdoor access" and "work to connect children, youth, and families with the outdoors."

January 12, 2022, Faith and Freedom Coalition's "Friend of the Family Award" was presented to Rep. Smith in recognition of his "exemplary voting record in the 116th Congress and continued commitment to defending the family, protecting religious liberty, and standing with our ally Israel."

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.

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.

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).

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.” 

February 3, 2021, “Defender of Children”  116th Congress. Noting his leadership on human trafficking.  First Focus Campaign for Children.

2020 Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) Humanitarian Award

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). 

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.  

March 10, 2020 United Nations Foundation 2020 Congressional Leadership Award "For his steadfast leadership in the fight to end malaria."

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."

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."

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."

Oct. 23, 2019 US Against Alzheimer’s- 2019 Trish Vradenburg Dinner Congressional Champion 

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."

June 4, 2019 America's Democratic Legacy Award - Anti-Defamation League

March 6, 2019 YMCA Congressional Champion

Dec. 2, 2018, The Bet El Congressional Friends of Israel Award

Nov. 9, 2018 Lives Award - National Marrow Donor Program

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."  

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.”

"Friend of the Synagogue" Award - Orthodox Union of America

Handover Heals Foundation Service Award presented to Congressman Chris Smith "In recognition of your Outstanding Achievements and Service to Humanity," - May 26, 2018 

Memorial Day Weekend Proclamation to United States Congressman Chris Smith  by Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey "honoring the Congressman for his service." May 2018.

Autism Speaks Congressional Leadership Award, 2018

2017 Legislator of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund

"Relentless advocacy on behalf of human rights and democracy in Ethiopia" -  Ethiopian-American Friends of Chris Smith

2018 Ryan's Hero Award, Ryan's Quest to Fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 

Lifetime Pathbreaker Award from the anti-sex trafficking group Shared Hope International, presented November 2017 

2017 Legislator of the Year by the New Jersey Hospital Association

In Defense of Christians (IDC), the 2017  Cedars of God Award

2017 Thomas Jefferson International Religious Freedom Champion Award from the International Religious Freedom Roundtable

Wei Jingsheng Foundation - Human Rights and Freedom Defender Prize

Recipient of the 2017 “Alexander the Great Public Service Award” from the Hellenic Federation of New Jersey

American Heart Association - 2017 National Public Service Award - "In honor of your contribution to 'Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke'"

Congressional Hunger Center - Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Leadership Award

Bread for the World - "For Leadership on Global Food Security and Nutrition"

2017 Truck Safety Leadership Award - Truck Safety Coalition

2017 Champion of Change - National Down Syndrome Society

2017 Distinguished Community Health Advocate - National Association of Community Health Centers

2017 "Ignite 4 Autism, Congressional Champion Award," in recognition of his ongoing commitment to individuals with autism and their families.

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.”

"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

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"

National Retail Federation 2016 Hero of Main Street for Continued Support of the Retail Industry

"Dawn's Place 2016 Champion Award" In Recognition of His Work to Abolish Human Trafficking

2016 Dystonia Advocacy Network Distinguished Public Service Award

Recognition of Commitment to Human Rights and Democratic Liberty, Saint Andrew's Freedom Forum

Voices of the Bosnian Genocide 2015 Award recognizing efforts to ensure that the genocide at Srebrenica is acknowledged

American Hungarian Federation's Medal of Freedom, awarded to recognize lifetime achievements, dedication to freedom and democracy

NJ Assn. of Mental Health and Addictions Agencies 2015 Federal Legislator of the Year

Veterans of Foreign Wars 2015 Legislator of the Year

Boat People SOS Vietnamese Human Rights Award

National Retail Federation's 2015 'Hero of Main Street' in honor of Continued Support of the Retail Industry

2015 Healey International Relief Foundation Humanitarian Impact Award in Healthcare

2015 Citizen Power Award - Initiatives for China/Citizen Power for China

Nyumbani Award in recognition and appreciation for untiring efforts to combat HIV AIDS

2015 Leadership Award from the Center for Jewish Life

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award, 113^th Congress

The Humane Society of the United States & Humane Society Legislative Fund 2014 Legislative Leader

2014 Honorary Trenton Firefighters Award for helping save jobs of firefighters

The Coptic Solidarity 2014 Leadership Award for "work on behalf of the Copts and People of Egypt"

The Humane Society of the United States & Humane Society Legislative Fund 2013 Legislative Leader

2013 Defender of Children by First Focus Campaign for Children

The 2012 Defender Award. Presented by China Aid Association "for defending religious freedom and the rule of law."

The 2012 Easter Seals Advocacy Award for "exemplary commitment to advancing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities or special needs." Smith was selected for helping transform the landscape for people with disabilities and for leading the effort maintain the essential research and services work in 2012. Easter Seals said that