Stacey Abrams's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Stacey Abrams.

Stacey Abrams is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author. She served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, and as minority leader from 2011 to 2017. A prominent Democrat, Abrams founded Fair Fight Action in 2018, an organization dedicated to combating voter suppression. She is widely recognized for her impactful work in increasing voter turnout in Georgia, particularly in the 2020 presidential election and the 2020-21 Senate elections, which ultimately contributed to Democratic victories.

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

1990: Selected for Telluride Association Summer Program

In 1990, Stacey Abrams was selected for the Telluride Association Summer Program.

1994: Named Harry S. Truman Scholar

In 1994, Abrams was a Harry S. Truman Scholar.

2001: Named one of "30 Leaders of the Future" by Ebony magazine

In 2001, Ebony magazine named Abrams one of "30 Leaders of the Future".

2004: Named to Georgia Trend's "40 Under 40" list

In 2004, Abrams was named to Georgia Trend's "40 Under 40" list.

2006: Named a Georgia Rising Star

In 2006, Abrams was named a Georgia Rising Star by Atlanta Magazine and by Law & Politics Magazine.

2011: Stopped Tax Increase

In 2011, Stacey Abrams stopped the largest tax increase in Georgia history by arguing against a Republican proposal and demonstrating its negative impact on most Georgians.

2012: John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award

In 2012, Abrams received the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award from the Kennedy Library and Harvard University's Institute of Politics.

2013: Recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians"

In 2013, Georgia Trend recognized Abrams as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians".

2014: Recipient of the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award

In 2014, EMILY's List recognized Abrams as the inaugural recipient of the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. She was also named 11th most influential African American aged 25 to 45 by The Root.

2014: Named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine

In 2014, Governing Magazine named Abrams a Public Official of the Year.

2015: Recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians"

In 2015, Georgia Trend recognized Abrams as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians".

2016: Recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians"

In 2016, Georgia Trend recognized Abrams as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians".

2017: Recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians"

In 2017, Georgia Trend recognized Abrams as one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians".

January 29, 2019: Abrams to deliver response to State of the Union address

On January 29, 2019, Chuck Schumer announced that Abrams would deliver the response to the State of the Union address, making her the first African-American woman to do so.

2019: Completed payment of back taxes

In 2019, Abrams completed payment of her back taxes to the IRS in addition to other outstanding debts.

2019: Received Distinguished Public Service Award

In 2019, Abrams received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs.

2019: Named most influential African American by The Root

In 2019, Abrams was named first most influential African American aged 25 to 45 by The Root.

2020: Boosted Voter Turnout in Georgia

In 2020, Stacey Abrams' efforts were credited with boosting voter turnout in Georgia, including in the presidential election where Joe Biden won the state and in the U.S. Senate elections.

2020: Abrams credited with boosting Democratic votes in Georgia

In 2020, after Biden won the U.S. presidential election, Abrams was credited with boosting Democratic votes in Georgia and new voter registrations. She also served as an elector for the state of Georgia.

2021: Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize and inclusion in Time 100

In 2021, Abrams was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and included in the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.