Recognitions

• Certificate of Appreciation; United States Department of Defense; 2023
• New Jersey Civilian Meritorious Service Medal; 2022
• Champion for Children; NJ American Academy of Pediatrics; 2022
• Legislator of the Year; ASAH; 2022
• State Legislator of the Year Award; NJ Association of Mental Health & Addiction Agencies, Inc.; 2022
• Public Service Award; National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Club Inc.; 2022
• Outstanding Support, Dedication, and Leadership to South Asians; SKN Foundation; 2022
• Heart for Hunger; Soup Kitchen 411; 2022
• Legislator of the Year Award; ASAH; 2022
• Monmouth Mental Health Association Honoree; 2022
• NJPA Legislator of the Year Award; NJPA; 2021
• Legislator of the Year; NJ State Chamber of Commerce; 2021
• Legislator of the Year Award; ASAH; 2021
• Legislator of the Year; Probation Association of NJ; 2021
• Law Enforcement Legislator of the Year; New Jersey State PBA; 2021
• Resolution Recognizing Dedication to the Hospital During COVID-19; CentraState’s Board of Trustees; 2020
• Humane-itarian Award; Pints4Pets; 2020
• Jewish War Veterans of New Jersey Legislator of the Year; 2020
• Covid-19 Response; Community Health Center, Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey; 2020
• Mortar & Pestle Award; NJ PhA; 2019
• Hillel Yeshiva; Jewish Heritage Academic Excellence; 2019
• Outstanding Legislator Award; Food Council Committee; 2019
• Inspirational Leadership; American Muslim Council; 2019
• Ally Award; Mon. and Ocean County Democrats LGBTQ Caucus; 2019
• Recognition & Gratitude; American Debate League; 2019
• Public Service Award; Member of Congress Frank Pallone; 2019
• Count Basie Theater Legislator Honoree; 2019
• New Jersey Pharmacists Association Legislator of the Year; 2019
• 2nd Annual Award (Recruit, Empower, Engage); Middlesex County Young Democrats; 2018
• Public Servant of the Year; Monmouth Regional Chamber of Congress; 2018
• For Outstanding Contribution to Indian Community; Hindu American Temple and Cultural Center; 2018
• Library Champion; Long Branch Public Library; 2018
• Trailblazer Award; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; 2018
• Social Responsibility Champion Award; NJ YMCA State Alliance