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 lawyer currently serving as the senior United States senator from New Jersey since 2013. He is the first African-American U.S. senator from New Jersey. Prior to his Senate tenure, Booker served as the 38th mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, and as a member of the Municipal Council of Newark for the Central Ward from 1998 to 2002.

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

1986: All-USA High School Football Team

In 1986, Cory Booker was named to the USA Today All-USA high school football team.

1998: Won Municipal Council Seat

In 1998, Cory Booker won an upset victory for a seat on the Municipal Council of Newark.

2005: "Street Fight" Academy Award Nomination

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: Court Ruling in Booker's Favor

On June 20, 2006, Superior Court Judge Patricia Costello ruled in Cory Booker's favor in his lawsuit against the James administration.

2006: Start of Crime Reduction

From 2006 to 2008, Newark led the nation in violent crime reduction during Cory Booker's mayoralty.

2008: End of Crime Reduction

From 2006 to 2008, Newark led the nation in violent crime reduction during Cory Booker's mayoralty.

2008: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

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

May 2009: Honorary Doctorate from New Jersey Institute of Technology and Brandeis University

In May 2009, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from the Newark-based New Jersey Institute of Technology and an honorary doctorate from Brandeis University.

October 2009: 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: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

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

March 2010: Won Shorty Award

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

March 2010: Murder-Free Month in Newark

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

December 2010: Honorary Doctorate from Yeshiva University

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

2010: Primetime Emmy Nomination for Brick City

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

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2010: U.S. Senator 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: Re-elected as Mayor

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

May 13, 2011: New York Law School Commencement Address

On May 13, 2011, Cory Booker delivered the commencement address to New York Law School graduates at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center.

May 2011: Honorary Doctorate and Commencement Address at University of Rhode Island

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

June 2011: Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Williams College

In June 2011, Cory Booker received an honorary doctor of laws degree for the urban transformation of Newark and served as that year's commencement speaker at Williams College.

April 12, 2012: Saved Woman from House Fire

On April 12, 2012, Cory Booker saved a woman from a house fire, suffering smoke inhalation and second-degree burns on his hands in the process.

May 2012: 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.

June 17, 2012: Stanford University Commencement Address

On June 17, 2012, Cory Booker delivered a commencement address to Stanford University graduates at Stanford Stadium, also receiving an honorary degree.