Cory Booker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Cory Booker. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Cory Booker is an American politician and the senior United States Senator from New Jersey since 2013. He is the first African-American U.S. Senator from New Jersey and a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his senate career, Booker served as the 38th mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013. Before becoming mayor he served on the Municipal Council of Newark for the Central Ward from 1998 to 2002. Booker's career has been dedicated to public service in New Jersey.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1986: Booker Named to USA Today All-USA High School Football Team

In 1986, Cory Booker was named to the USA Today All-USA high school football team while at Northern Valley Regional High School.

2005: "Street Fight" nominated for Academy Award

In 2005, the documentary "Street Fight", chronicling Cory Booker's 2002 mayoral campaign, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

June 20, 2006: Judge ruled in Booker's favor regarding land deals

On June 20, 2006, Superior Court Judge Patricia Costello ruled in Cory Booker's favor, concerning the lawsuit against the James administration to terminate cut-rate land deals.

2006: Cory Booker Defeated Deputy Mayor Ronald Rice

In 2006, Cory Booker ran again for mayor and defeated Deputy Mayor Ronald Rice.

2008: City of Newark Received Budget Presentation Award

In 2008, the City of Newark received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

May 2009: Received Honorary Doctorate from NJIT and Brandeis University

In May 2009, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and an honorary doctorate from Brandeis University, where he was also a commencement speaker.

October 2009: Cory Booker Received Sarah Brady Visionary Award

In October 2009, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence gave Cory Booker the Sarah Brady Visionary Award for his work in reducing gun violence.

2009: City of Newark Received Budget Presentation Award

In 2009, the City of Newark received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

March 2010: Booker Won Shorty Award for Best Microblog

In March 2010, Cory Booker won a Shorty Award in the government category for having the best microblog.

March 2010: Newark Had Murder-Free Month

March 2010 marked Newark's first murder-free month in over 44 years during Cory Booker's mayoralty.

December 2010: Received Honorary Doctorate from Yeshiva University

In December 2010, Cory Booker received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Yeshiva University.

2010: Received John Heinz Award

In 2010, Cory Booker received the U.S. Senator John Heinz Award for Greatest Public Service by an Elected or Appointed Official.

2010: Cory Booker Reelected Mayor

In 2010, Cory Booker was reelected as mayor of Newark.

2010: "Brick City" Nominated for Primetime Emmy

In 2010, the documentary series Brick City, starring Cory Booker, was nominated for a Primetime Emmy.

May 13, 2011: Received Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from New York Law School

On May 13, 2011, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of laws degree and gave the commencement address to New York Law School graduates.

May 2011: Received Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from the University of Rhode Island

In May 2011, Cory Booker received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Rhode Island and delivered a commencement address there.

June 2011: Received Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Williams College

In June 2011, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Williams College and served as that year's commencement speaker.

May 2012: Received Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Bard College

In May 2012, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Bard College and gave the commencement speech. He also received an honorary degree at Fairleigh Dickinson's 69th commencement ceremony.