Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
6
Covers
3
Records
Ocasio-Cortez has accumulated an impressive array of honors that reflect her impact on American politics and activism. She is the first woman elected to Congress from New York's 14th district and, at 29, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Her Profile in Courage Award recognizes her bravery during the January 6 Capitol attack, while the Ripple of Hope Award honors her commitment to social justice. She has been named to Time's 100 Most Influential People list and has received honorary degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Her ability to mobilize young voters and reshape political discourse has made her one of the most influential progressives of her generation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100 Most Influential People
Included in the annual list of the world's most influential people.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Awarded for her advocacy for criminal justice reform.
Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship
Awarded for creative and effective activism.
Bronx Walk of Fame Star
Honored with a star on the Bronx Walk of Fame for her contributions.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Next
Forbes 30 Under 30 Hall of Fame
The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans
Rolling Stone 100 Most Influential People in Politics
Magazine Covers
Time
2019-03-11
The New Face of the Democratic Party: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rolling Stone
2019-03-01
AOC: The New Hope of the Left
Vogue
2020-09-01
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: The Future of Politics
GQ
2019-11-01
AOC: The Most Powerful Woman in Politics
Vanity Fair
2020-12-01
The Education of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Elle
2021-10-01
AOC: The Voice of a Generation
Records & Feats
Youngest woman ever elected to Congress
At age 29, she became the youngest woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
First woman elected to Congress from New York's 14th district
She is the first woman to represent NY-14 in the House.
First female member of the Democratic Socialists of America elected to Congress
Along with Rashida Tlaib, she is one of the first two DSA members in Congress.