Susan Collins

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Collins holds a unique place in American political history. She is the longest-serving Republican woman in the Senate and the longest-serving member of Congress from Maine. Her streak of over 9,000 consecutive votes is a testament to her dedication. She has been repeatedly ranked the most bipartisan senator by the Lugar Center. Her willingness to break with her party on key votes, including the Affordable Care Act, Supreme Court nominations, and both Trump impeachments, has made her a symbol of independent governance in an era of partisan polarization.

AwardsCollins has received several honors for her public service. In 2023, she received the Naval Heritage Award from the Secretary of the Navy. In 2024, the BBC named her one of the 100 most inspiring and influential women in the world. In January 2025, she was awarded the Army Distinguished Public Service Medal. She has also received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for her work supporting veterans.

Honours & Distinctions

Army Distinguished Public Service Medal

U.S. Army·2025

Awarded for exceptional public service.

BBC 100 Women

BBC·2024

Annual list of 100 inspiring and influential women worldwide.

Naval Heritage Award

Secretary of the Navy·2023

Recognized for support of naval heritage and veterans.

Distinguished Citizen Award

Congressional Medal of Honor Society·2020

Honored for work supporting veterans.

Rankings & Lists

Most Bipartisan Senator

The Lugar Center and Georgetown University·2023

Records & Feats

Longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history

Career Milestone·2021

Collins became the longest-serving Republican woman in the U.S. Senate, surpassing Margaret Chase Smith's record.

Longest consecutive voting streak among current senators

Career Milestone·2025

Collins has cast over 9,000 consecutive votes without missing a single roll call since entering the Senate.