Tim Kaine's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2025

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

Tim Kaine is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as a U.S. Senator from Virginia since 2013. A Democrat, he previously served as the 70th Governor of Virginia (2006-2010) and Lieutenant Governor (2002-2006). He was Hillary Clinton's running mate as the Democratic nominee for Vice President in the 2016 U.S. election.

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

2000: Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

In 2000, Tim Kaine received the Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, then the Virginia Region of the National Conference for Community and Justice.

2009: Virginia Council of Churches' Faith in Action Award

In 2009, Tim Kaine received the Virginia Council of Churches' Faith in Action Award.

2012: William Green Award for Professional Excellence

In 2012, Tim Kaine received the University of Richmond School of Law's William Green Award for Professional Excellence.

2014: Award for Public Service in the Americas

In 2014, Tim Kaine received the Award for Public Service in the Americas from the Inter-American Dialogue.

2015: League of Conservation Voters Score

In 2015, Tim Kaine had an 88% score from the League of Conservation Voters.

2015: Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Congressional Award

In 2015, Tim Kaine received the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Congressional Award.

October 2016: Vice-Presidential Debate

In October 2016, Tim Kaine participated in the vice-presidential debate. During Kaine's debate preparations, lawyer Robert Barnett played the role of Republican nominee Mike Pence. Pence was criticized for not defending Trump's comments, while Kaine was criticized for being too aggressive and interrupting.

2016: Center for the National Interest's Distinguished Service Award

In 2016, Tim Kaine received the Center for the National Interest's Distinguished Service Award.

2016: Praise from the National Organization for Women

In 2016, after Hillary Clinton selected him as her running mate, Tim Kaine was praised by the National Organization for Women for supporting the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.