Kathy Hochul
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
Kathy Hochul's career is marked by historic firsts and recognition of her leadership. She became the first woman to serve as Governor of New York, a milestone for the state. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2024, recognizing her contributions to public service. Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2022, and Forbes ranked her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2022 and 2023. Crain's New York Business named her the #1 Most Powerful Woman in New York in 2022.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
National Women's Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to public service
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Honorary degree
Key to the City of Buffalo
Awarded upon becoming governor
Time 100 Most Influential People
Listed as one of the 100 most influential people
Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women
Ranked #63 in 2022, #58 in 2023
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Most Influential People
Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women
Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women
Crain's New York Business 50 Most Powerful Women in New York
Magazine Covers
Time
2021-09
The New Governor: Kathy Hochul's Historic Rise
New York Magazine
2021-09
Kathy Hochul: The Accidental Governor
Fortune
2021-10
The Most Powerful Woman in New York
Elle
2022-11
Kathy Hochul on Leading New York
Records & Feats
First woman to serve as Governor of New York
Hochul became the first female governor in New York state history upon taking office in 2021.
First New York governor from upstate since Nelson Rockefeller
Hochul is the first governor from upstate New York since Nelson Rockefeller left office in 1973.
First woman to serve as Erie County Clerk
Hochul was the first woman to hold the position of Erie County Clerk when appointed in 2007.