A closer look at the biggest achievements of Nikki Haley. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Nikki Haley is an American politician and diplomat. She served as the 116th governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and as the 29th U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018. As a Republican, she is the first Indian American to serve in a presidential cabinet. Notably, she was a candidate in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries, marking her continued involvement in national politics.
In 2005, Nikki Haley was named a "Taxpayer Hero" by Governor Mark Sanford.
In 2006, Nikki Haley was unopposed for re-election to a second term in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
In 2008, Nikki Haley won re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives with 83 percent of the vote.
In 2009, Nikki Haley was named a "Friend of the Taxpayer" by the South Carolina Association of Taxpayers.
On November 2, 2010, Nikki Haley was elected governor of South Carolina, defeating Vincent Sheheen.
In 2010, Nikki Haley was elected governor of South Carolina, making her the state's first female governor and the second U.S. governor of Indian descent.
In 2010, Nikki Haley was inducted into the Order of the Palmetto.
In 2013, Nikki Haley received an honorary 4th-dan black belt in Taekwondo.
On November 4, 2014, Nikki Haley was re-elected as governor of South Carolina, defeating Vincent Sheheen.
In 2015, Nikki Haley received an honorary Doctorate of Public Service from the University of South Carolina.
In 2016, Nikki Haley was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In 2018, Nikki Haley received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Clemson University.