Bill Hagerty

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Hagerty's career is distinguished by his rise from private equity to the highest levels of American diplomacy and governance. As a White House Fellow, he gained early exposure to national policymaking. His tenure as Tennessee's economic development commissioner produced measurable results, including a major league sports franchise for Nashville. As ambassador to Japan, he strengthened a critical alliance. In the Senate, he has been a consistent voice for conservative principles and American leadership abroad. His Eagle Scout background and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award reflect a lifelong commitment to service.

AwardsHagerty received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2017 from the Boy Scouts of America for his career achievements and community service. He was also awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by Japan, one of the nation's highest honors, for his contributions to U.S.-Japan relations.

Honours & Distinctions

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America·1977

Highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.

Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Boy Scouts of America·2017

Awarded for lifetime achievements and distinguished career.

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

Government of Japan·2019

One of Japan's highest national honors, for contributions to U.S.-Japan relations.

White House Fellow

President of the United States·1991

Selected as a White House Fellow in the George H.W. Bush administration.