Keisha Lance Bottoms

Awards & Honours

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Keisha Lance Bottoms has achieved remarkable milestones in public service. Her election as the first female mayor of Atlanta in 2018 marked a historic shift in the city's governance. Being named to the Time 100 list in 2018 highlighted her national influence. She further solidified her reputation by winning the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Public Service in 2019. Her appointment to the Biden administration and her current run for Governor of Georgia underscore her continued relevance and impact in American politics.

AwardsBottoms has received numerous accolades for her public service, including being named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2018. She also received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Public Service in 2019. Additionally, she was recognized by the Harvard Alumni Association for leadership and community impact, and received an honorary doctorate from Emory University for her contributions to public policy and civil rights.

Honours & Distinctions

Honorary Doctorate

Emory University·2022

Awarded for contributions to public policy and civil rights.

Harvard Alumni Association Recognition

Harvard Alumni Association·2020

Recognized for leadership and community impact.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Black Women Politicians in the South

Various Political Analysts·2026

Magazine Covers

Time

April 2018

100 Most Influential People

Records & Feats

First Female Mayor of Atlanta

Historic First·2018

Became the first woman to serve as Mayor of Atlanta in 2018.

First Person to Hold All Three Branches of Local Government

Career Milestone·2022

Held positions in the legislative (City Council), executive (Mayor), and judicial (Assistant DA) branches of Atlanta's government.