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Senator Hiram L. Fong

First Asian American elected to the U.S. Senate

Awards and Honors

Hiram Leong Fong

1906-2004

Awards and Honorary Degrees

1953- Honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Hawaii

1960- Honorary doctor of law degree from Tufts University

1960- National Outstanding Service award to brotherhood from the National Conference of Christians and Jews

1960- Honorary doctor of law degree from Lafayette University

1963- Citation for Meritorious Service from the National Association of Retired Civil Employees

1968- Honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Long Island University

1970- Honorary doctor of law degree from Lynchburg College

1970- Horatio Alger award for outstanding success in law, business, and public service despite humble beginnings http://horatioalger.org/members/member_info.cfm?memberid=fon70

1970- Citation for Outstanding Public Service by the Japanese American Citizens League

1970- Social and Rehabilitation Service Medallion for work on behalf of disabled citizens

1971- Golden Plate Award by the American Academy of Achievement

1971- Honorary doctor of law degree from Lincoln University

1973- Award for Outstanding Service to the Nation from the Organization of Chinese Americans

1974- Honorary doctor of law degree from University of Guam

1974- Certificate of Award from the National Society of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America

1974- Certificate of Service to Outstanding Contribution to the Promotion of Understanding and Unity among the Peoples of Pacific-Asian World from Pacific Asian Studies Association

1975- Honorary doctor of law degree from St. John’s University

1976- Honorary doctor of law degree from California Western School of Law

1976- Recipient of the Order of the Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon from the Republic of China

1977- Decorated with the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit Gwanghwan Medal by the Republic of Korea

1978- Receives Honorary Doctor of Law degree from Soochow University and the China Academy in the Republic of China

1981- Receives Outstanding Asian American award from the United States-Asian Institute

1991- Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Hawaii

1991- Citizen Among Citizens Award from the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii

1991- Kulia I Ka Nu`u Award from the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation

1995- Hawaii Business Hall of Fame from Junior Achievement

1996- Award from the Organization of Chinese Americans

1996- Model Father of the Year from the United Chinese Society

1997- Ha`aheo Award from the American Board Of Trial Advocates

1999- Distinguished Service Award from the Organization of Chinese American Women at their Biennial National Conference

2001- Citizen of the Year from the United Chinese Society

2002- University of Hawaii Founders’ Lifetime Achievement Award

2005- Included in Honolulu's 100 most influential citizens of the past century. http://www.honolulumagazine.com/hon100/1105_100_31-40.html