Lee Zeldin

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Lee Zeldin's political career includes several notable achievements. As a state senator, he reduced middle-income tax rates to their lowest level in 60 years and co-sponsored the nation's strongest property tax cap. In the 2022 gubernatorial race, he garnered the most votes for a Republican candidate statewide since Nelson Rockefeller over 50 years earlier. His strong performance helped flip four House seats red, contributing to the GOP's narrow majority. As EPA Administrator, he has pursued what the agency calls the largest deregulatory effort in American history, while also achieving operational savings of roughly $30 billion.

AwardsLee Zeldin's professional recognitions are primarily political and military in nature. He has not won major entertainment or cultural awards. His military service includes commendations from his deployment to Iraq and over two decades in the Army Reserve. He received the "Oil Slick" award from Environmental Advocates NY in 2011 for sponsoring a bill that would have defunded the MTA and diverted $100 million from clean energy programs.

Honours & Distinctions

Youngest attorney in New York State

New York State Bar·2003

At age 23, became the youngest attorney in New York State at the time.

Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve

U.S. Army·2023

Over 20 years of military service, including deployment to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division.