Chris Christie
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Christie's most notable achievement is his conviction record as U.S. Attorney, where he sent over 130 public officials to prison, one of the highest such totals in American history. His leadership after Hurricane Sandy was widely praised as a masterclass in crisis communication, earning him a Gallup approval rating above 70% in late 2012. He also made history as the first Republican governor of New Jersey to win a second term in 22 years, a feat in a Democratic-leaning state. His 2025 Primetime Emmy win, while not a traditional political honor, underscored his post-governorship pivot to media and documentary production.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Awarded for his public service as U.S. Attorney and Governor.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Awarded for his leadership and contributions to public service.
Rankings & Lists
Politico 50
Most Popular Governor
Magazine Covers
TIME
November 12, 2012
The Storm After the Storm
TIME
March 10, 2014
The Fall of Chris Christie
New York Magazine
December 8, 2013
The Boss: How Chris Christie Runs New Jersey
The New Yorker
2015
Cover cartoon by Barry Blitt depicting Christie on a beach chair during Bridgegate
Records & Feats
Most public officials convicted by a single U.S. Attorney in modern history
As U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Christie secured convictions against over 130 public officials, a record for a single U.S. Attorney's office.
First Republican governor of New Jersey to win a second term in 22 years
Christie's 2013 re-election with 60.3% of the vote was a historic feat in a Democratic-leaning state.