Jill Biden
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
Jill Biden has been recognized for her dedication to education and military families. She received the Military Officers Association of America's Distinguished Service Award and the American Association of Community Colleges' National Leadership Award. In 2024, she was honored by the National Women's History Alliance. Her work has inspired countless educators and advocates.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Doctorates
Received honorary degrees from West Chester University, Villanova University, University of Delaware, and others.
Distinguished Service Award
Recognized for her support of military families.
National Leadership Award
For her advocacy of community colleges.
Women's History Month Honor
Recognized for her contributions to education and women's history.
Rankings & Lists
World's 100 Most Powerful Women
100 Most Influential People
The 50
Magazine Covers
Vogue
August 2020
Jill Biden: The Educator Who Could Be America's Next First Lady
Vogue
January 2021
First Lady Jill Biden
TIME
2021
100 Most Influential People
Records & Feats
First first lady to hold a salaried job during her husband's entire presidency
Jill Biden taught at Northern Virginia Community College from 2009 to 2024, throughout Joe Biden's vice presidency and presidency.
Only first lady to earn a doctoral degree while serving as second lady
She completed her EdD at the University of Delaware in 2007, while her husband was a senator.