Tulsi Gabbard's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tulsi Gabbard.
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and military officer. She served as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. Currently, she holds the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and serves as the 8th director of national intelligence since 2025. Gabbard was formerly a Democrat, and in 2024 joined the Republican Party. Prior to her congressional service, she was the youngest state legislator in Hawaii from 2002 to 2004.
2005: Received Combat Medical Badge
In 2005, Gabbard received a Combat Medical Badge for "participation in combat operations under enemy hostile fire in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III."
March 2007: Graduated from Accelerated Officer Candidate School
In March 2007, Gabbard graduated from the Accelerated Officer Candidate School at the Alabama Military Academy at the top of her class.
November 25, 2013: John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award
On November 25, 2013, Tulsi Gabbard received the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award at a ceremony at the Institute of Politics at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government for her efforts on behalf of veterans.
March 20, 2014: Elle's "Women in Washington Power List"
On March 20, 2014, Elle magazine honored Tulsi Gabbard at the Italian Embassy in the United States during its annual "Women in Washington Power List".
February 26, 2015: National Association of Counties County Alumni Award
On February 26, 2015, Tulsi Gabbard received the National Association of Counties County Alumni Award for her "steadfast commitment to the nation's counties".
July 15, 2015: Friend of the National Parks Award
On July 15, 2015, Tulsi Gabbard received the Friend of the National Parks Award from the National Parks Conservation Association.
December 2016: Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal Signed into Law
In December 2016, a bill co-sponsored by Gabbard and Senator Hirono to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino and Filipino American veterans of World War II was signed into law by President Obama.
September 30, 2018: Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award
On September 30, 2018, Tulsi Gabbard received the Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award for "her dedication to serving and empowering human trafficking survivors in Hawaii" at their annual Pearl Gala.
October 16, 2018: Hawaii Pacific University's 2018 Paul T. C. Loo Distinguished Alumni
On October 16, 2018, Tulsi Gabbard was honored as Hawaii Pacific University's 2018 Paul T. C. Loo Distinguished Alumni.
March 3, 2020: Earned Delegates in American Samoa
On March 3, 2020, Tulsi Gabbard earned two delegates in American Samoa, becoming the second woman of color and first Asian-American and Pacific-Islander presidential candidate to earn primary delegates.
