Nikki Haley's Success and Achievements in Timeline
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.
2005: "Taxpayer Hero" Award
In 2005, Nikki Haley was named a "Taxpayer Hero" by Governor Mark Sanford.
2006: Re-election to South Carolina House of Representatives
In 2006, Nikki Haley was unopposed for re-election to a second term in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
2008: Re-election to 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.
2009: "Friend of the Taxpayer" Award
In 2009, Nikki Haley was named a "Friend of the Taxpayer" by the South Carolina Association of Taxpayers.
November 2, 2010: Election as Governor of South Carolina
On November 2, 2010, Nikki Haley was elected governor of South Carolina, defeating Vincent Sheheen.
2010: Election as Governor of South Carolina
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.
2010: Haley Inducted into Order of the Palmetto
In 2010, Nikki Haley was inducted into the Order of the Palmetto.
2013: Haley Receives Honorary Black Belt in Taekwondo
In 2013, Nikki Haley received an honorary 4th-dan black belt in Taekwondo.
November 4, 2014: Re-election as Governor of South Carolina
On November 4, 2014, Nikki Haley was re-elected as governor of South Carolina, defeating Vincent Sheheen.
2015: Haley Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of South Carolina
In 2015, Nikki Haley received an honorary Doctorate of Public Service from the University of South Carolina.
2016: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2016, Nikki Haley was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2018: Haley Receives Honorary Doctorate from Clemson University
In 2018, Nikki Haley received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Clemson University.
