Hughes Collection- Awards and Plaques

The Ambassador William J. Hughes Collection

Awards and Plaques

1975-1975 – N.J. State Bar Association Appreciation of a Trustee
1975-1984 – People of Ocean County Thank You for Your Service – Redistricting
1975 – Honorary Key to Sea Isle City
1975 – Exchange Club of Ocean City, Book of Golden Deeds
1976-1977 – Green Thumb National Award for Excellence
1976 – Southern N.J. Region Hadassah
Myrtle Wreath Award to Nancy Hughes
1976 – Outstanding Service Award from the Ocean City Masons
1977 – Crescent Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Shrine’s Hospital for Crippled Children Commendation
1977 – BCA of Atlantic County Outstanding Man of the Year
1977 – South Ocean City Improvement Association
1977 – Crestwood Village Fishing Club Commendation for Passage of the 200 Mile Limit
1977-1978 – Green Thumb New Jersey National Superior Performance Award
1978 – NAFEC Groundbreaking
1978 – Certificate of Appreciation from Ocean City, New Jersey
1978 – American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Commendation
1978 – Flight Certificate – Guest of Pres. Jimmy Carter on Air Force 1
1979 – American Planning Association, N.J. Chapter, Annual Planning Award, Commendation for Leadership on the Pinelands National Reserve
1980 – Cape May County Education Association
1981 – 2nd Annual Evergreen Award, Atlantic County Democratic Committee
1981 – Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition
1982 – VFW Legislator of the Year
1982 – Brotherhood Award: National Conference of Christians and Jews South Jersey Chapter
1982 – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Commendation
1983 – Legislator of the Year, N.J. Association of Conservation Districts Award
1983 – National Criminal Justice Service Award from the National Criminal Justice Association
1984 – Friend of 4-H, Commendation
1984 – RSVP of the Year Award, Green Thumb Commendation
1984 – Humanitarian Citation from Food Marketing Institute
1984 – FAA Tech Center Groundbreaking Commemorative
1985 – FAA Tech Center Tech Support Facility Recognition
1985 – Navy League of the United States Atlantic City Chapter Commendation
1985 – County Prosecutor’s Association of New Jersey Leadership Award
1985 – Coalition of Peace through Strength and Leadership Award
1986 – Senior Thrift and Craft Center
1986 – Congressman of the Year, National Association of Police Organizations
1986 – Holly Shores Girl Scout Council, Outstanding Citizen
1986 – Sons of Italy of Atlantic County Commendation
1986 – Legislative Award, N.J. Foster Parents Association
1987 – Board of Education Cape May County Vocational Schools
1987 – Data Processing Management
1987 – U.S. Coast Guard Officers Association Commemorative for being a Guest Speaker
1987 – Equal Justice Medal, Legal Services of New Jersey
1987 – Ground Breaking Barnegat Light
1987 – PBA and Supervisor’s Association of Atlantic City
1988 – Award for Translating Complex Social Issues into Just Social Policy
1988 – Leadership Award from the law Enforcement Steering Committee
1988 – The Sun Role Model Award, Presented to Nancy Hughes
1989 – Shoreline Protection Groundbreaking (Army Core of Engineers Commemorative for Cape May – Shoreline Protection Project)
1989 – FAA Tech Center Achievement and Excellence
1989 – Southern New Jersey Technical Consortium Award
1989 – Penn’s Grove High School Board of Education Unselfish Service Recognition Award
1990 – Seashore Gardens  Hebrew Old Age Center Recognition and Tribute for Service
1990 – C-Serpent’s and Ocean City High School Swim Teams, “Congressman’s Cup Swim Meet” Commemorative Appreciation Plaque
1990 – Founder’s Day, Howard S. Stainton Society Keynote Speaker Commemorative Plaque
1990 – Mortar and Pestle Award from the NJ Pharmaceutical Association
1990 –  SADV Honor Award  in Recognition for Active Involvement in the Scleroderma Cause
1990 – Justice Award, Japanese American Citizens  League
1990 – Commendation from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
1991 – Cape May Appreciation Award for the Cape May Beach Restoration Project
1991 – Intellectual Property from the Federal Bar Association
1992 – Attorney General’s Summit on Corrections – Serious Offender’s Department of Justice Commendation
1992 – Finally! End of Ocean Dumping
1992 – Commendation from the Judicial Conference of the United States Court of Appeals
1992 – Leadership Award from the National Security Council
1993 – Merit Award from the New Jersey Chiropractic Association
1994 – Congressional Award from the Administration on Aging
1994 – Service Award, Exchange Club Buena Vista
1994 – Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Counties
1994 – Shore Memorial Hospital Commemorative
1994 – Lifetime Achievement Award from the Older Women’s League
1994 – Democrat of the Year, Hammonton Democrat Hall of Fame
1994 – County Achievement Award, NJ Association of Counties
1994 – Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Peck Beach Completion Shoreline Protection Project Commemorative
1995 – Barn Raiser Award, Department of Agriculture
1995 –Award for 20 years Upright Service, Mayor of Port Republic
1995 – Ode to the Panama Canal
1995 – U.S. – Panama Business Council, Honorary President Award
1996 – 5th U.S. Army Casa Visit
1996 – U.S. Army South Nuevos Horizonta Award
1997 – U.S. Army South Nuevos Horizonta Award
1997 – Republic of Panama Commission to Prevent, Control and Eradicate Drugs and Money Laundering Award
1998 – United States Embassy Diplomat of the Highest Order Award
1998 – FBI Friends of Panama
1998 – Fundacion Educativa Medica Antidroga Commendation
1998 – Department of Defense and State (Defense Attache Office)
1998 – U.S. Coast Guard Commendation
1998 – International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) Commendation
1998 – International Fair at Azuero, Guest of Honor Citation
1998 – International Fair at Chorrera, Guest of Honor Citation
1998 – Master Key Award, Panama Canal Commission
1998 – American Chamber of Commerce Industry of Panama
1998 – U.S. Naval Station Panama Canal, Recognition of Leadership
1998 – U.S. Customs Service Commendation
1998 – Leadership Award, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency
1999 – Service to N.J. and the Hispanic Community