To view video of Councilmember Graham accepting awards, please click here. A comprehensive list of all other awards is below.

2007 AWARDS

• Joseph’s House 2007
  Good Neighbor Award
  June 2, 2007
  “In appreciation for his contribution to Joseph’s House that enables us to serve the dying poor of Washington DC”
• Office of The Mayor
  District of Columbia
  Proclamation
  Jim Graham Day
  February 9, 2007
  “WHEREAS, today, family, friends, supporters and colleagues gather to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jim Graham’s sobriety, to thank him, to wish him well in the future, and to acknowledge him henceforth and evermore, as a true friend of the District of Columbia.”…
  - Adrian M. Fenty
  Mayor, District of Columbia”
• Fiesta DC – Cultural Awards
  2007
  “For outstanding service and leadership in promoting Latino Culture and Heritage”
• Affordable Housing Alliance and Fair Budget Coalition
  2007 Service to Justice Award
  “For his commitment to working toward a just and inclusive District of Columbia and his outstanding leadership during fiscal year 2007 Budget Season”
• Green Home
  2007 Champion For A Sustainable Future Award
  “For advances in Green Building policy”

2006 AWARDS

• DC Latino Political Action Committee
  Outstanding Service and Contribution Award
  November 30, 2006
• Keely’s District Boxing and Youth Center
  November 4, 2006
  “Champion For Kids” Award
• Fiesta DC- Cultural Awards
  October 26, 2006
  “For outstanding service and leadership in promoting Latino Culture”
• Columbia Heights/ Shaw Family Support Collaborative
  Change Worker Award
  October 26, 2006
• Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington
  Certificate of Appreciation
  September 10, 2006
  “A special thank you to our own Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham for caring about our community.”
• Hobart Flag Football and Hobart Day
  Certificate of Appreciation
  September 9, 2006
  “For outstanding performance in Hobart Flag Football and Hobart Day”
• DC Coalition For Housing Justice, Inc.
  Certificate of Appreciation
  Housing Justice Councilmember of the Year
  August 31, 2006
  “In recognition of dedicated and untiring energy in serviced towards preserving, advocating and creating decent and affordable housing”
• DC Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund Bureau
  Certificate of Appreciation
  July 20, 2006
  “For your leadership and support of the DC Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund Bureau”
• A Taste of Carolina
  Certificate of Appreciation
  April 7, 2006
  “For outstanding performance and lasting contribution to the Grand Opening of A Taste of Carolina”
• Transgender Health Empowerment
  Human Rights Legacy Award
  March 1, 2006
  “In gratitude and appreciation for your years of commitment to advancing the human rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender citizens of DC with sincere gratitude”
• Thank You for Caring and Sharing
  Youth Of DC
  March 2006

2005 AWARDS

• The Dance Institute Of Washington
  Neighborhood Arts
  Champion Award
  December 28, 2005
  “For dedicated and long standing support of DIW”
• Barbara Chambers Children’s Center
  Certificate of Appreciation
  December 22, 2005
  “For generous support to the Barbara Chambers Children’s Center Christmas Party”
• October Street Apartments
  Certificate of Appreciation
  December 3, 2005
  “In recognition of your valuable contributions to 1456 Oak Street Apartments NW Washington, DC”
• Annual National Salvadoran Committee Ceremony
  2005-2006 Honoring and Merit Award
  December 2, 2005
• Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs
  National Annual Salvadoran Affairs
  Certificate of Award
  December 2, 2005
  “In recognition for your contribution to the Salvadoran Community”
• Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc.
  Chairman’s Award
  November 12, 2005
• 2005 Neighbor’s Consejo “Buen Neighbor Award”
  October 27, 2005
  “A person reveals his character not only by his words but by deed. Your commitment to hope, dignity, and justice is turning our neighborhoods into a community of neighbors who lookout for each others and that makes you a “buen” neighbor in any language”
• The Trustees of Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School
  Advocate of The Year Award
  May 14, 2005
  “In recognition of his dedication to the youth of the District of Columbia and his support for the school”
• National Organization OF Black Law Enforcement Executives Washington DC Area
  Public Service Award
  April 2, 2005
  “In recognition of your dedication, personal commitment and distinguished service in enhancing the quality of life in the Washington DC Area”
• National Salvadoran Award Winner
  2005-2006

2004 AWARDS

• The 1st Annual Kenny Barnes, Jr. Community Action Award
  December 11, 2004
  “For exemplary leadership in action”
• GAYLAW
  Distinguished Community Service Award
  December 10, 2004
• The Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and The Washington Architectural Foundation
  2004 Glenn Brown Award
  November 13, 2004
  “In recognition of his contributions to raise public awareness of the built environments and its benefits to society”
• Neighbors’ Consejo
  Certificate of Recognition
  September 29, 2004
  “For his passionate efforts for access and quality care for members of the Latino Community who strive to overcome addiction, renew health and maintain hope for a better future. And with special appreciation for his many years of steadfast support to Neighbors’ Consejo”
• Carlos Rosario International Career Center and Public Charter School
  September 20, 2004
  “For tireless support of the Carlos Rosario School in obtaining a home at 1100 Harvard Street NW Washington DC”
• WMATA Management Trainee Program
  Certificate of Appreciation
  June 11, 2004
  “In appreciation for your support of the WMATA Management Trainee Program. Your commitment and dedication to the mission of this program and the authority are greatly appreciated.”
• Ethiopian Constituency Foundation
  May 2004
  “For his outstanding leadership and advocacy on behalf of the Ethiopian Community in the District of Columbia”
• DC Housing Finance Agency 25th Anniversary Celebration and Housing Expo
  1979-2004 Appreciation Award
  April 27, 2004
  “In appreciation for your partnership with the HFA to develop affordable housing in Washington”
• Development Corporation Of Columbia Heights
  April 13, 2004
  “In recognition of your dedication to the preservation of affordable housing in Columbia Heights”
• MLK Award
  January 18, 2004
  “For dedicated service to the community in support of The Dream”

2003 AWARDS

• La Casa Certificate of Appreciation
  December 13th 2003
  “Thank you for your leadership and support to prevent the displacement of life saving services for homeless men in Columbia Heights. You stood up in support of community voices before development decisions and you have shown us at La Casa that we are not alone your support gives us hope for a recovering world. In recognition of your valuable contribution to social and economic justice in Washington, D.C. and your work to ensure adequate low barrier shelter, treatment, and affordable housing”
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation
  “Thank You Award”
  October 11, 2003
  “For Building Equality”
• DC Coalition For Housing Justice, Inc
  Certificate of Appreciation
  Presented September 22, 2003
  “In recognition of dedication and untiring energy in service towards preserving, advocating, and creating decent and affordable housing”
• EOFULA/ Spanish Senior Center
  Certificate of Appreciation
  June 2003
  “For your dedicated service, leadership, integrity, resourcefulness, and support to EOFULA’s renovation project and the Latino population in Washington DC”

2002 AWARDS

• DC Gentle East Taekwondo Association
  Honorary Black Belt
  October 26, 2002
  “For your support and leadership in Ward 1 ‘Home of the DC Junior Taekwondo Team’ has made a difference in the lives of many youth”
• United Planning Organization D.C. Community Action
  Certificate of Appreciation
  October 19, 2002
  “In recognition and appreciation for your contribution to the establishment of the UPO Headquarters Office 301 Rhode Island Ave. NW Washington, D.C.”
• Leadership Washington
  Award of Appreciation
  September 25, 2002
• 14th Street Action Group
  Certificate of Appreciation
  August 31, 2002
  “In recognition of his service and commitment to promoting community awareness and preserving diversity in the Historic U Street Neighborhood of Washington, DC”
• Freedom Baptist Church and the Business Community and Community Health Fair Outreach
  Certificate of Appreciation
  August 8, 2002
  “For his outstanding contribution in support of the community health fair sponsored by Freedom Baptist Church and Business Community on Saturday, August 3rd 2002. Your efforts contributed to the success of the community Health Fair in educating the public regarding health and wellbeing and in promoting a healthy community within the Washington Metropolitan Area. Thanks for a job well done.”
• Washington Humane Society
  May 18, 2002
  “The Washington Humane Society gratefully acknowledges your insight leadership and proactive efforts in the legislative area on behalf of the city’s animals. Thank you especially for your tireless campaign for the passage of crucial and historic legislation to prevent and address animal abuse, and for partnering with us in our pursuit of a District of Columbia where all animals are free from cruelty and harm”
• Solutions 2003
  2002 Hank Carde Lifetime Achievement Award
  “There is an omnipotent spirit of energy within us all. It is this energy we must engage to confront the challenges that lay ahead.”
• The Democratic State Committee
  2002 Gertrude Stein Award
  “For advancing the principles of democracy”
• DC Caribbean Carnival Inc.
  Certificate of Appreciation
  “For outstanding contribution and participation in 2002 DC Caribbean Carnival”

2001 AWARDS

• Salomon Zelaya Rehabilitation and Computer Training Center
  Certificate of Gratitude
  Wednesday November 21, 2001
  “Hereby recognize Council Member Ward 1 Jim Graham as an honorary member”
• DC Caribbean Carnival Inc.
  Certificate of Appreciation
  Granted August 19, 2001
  “For outstanding contribution and participation in 2001 DC Caribbean Carnival – June 23, 2001”
• VA Medical Center Washington DC
  Certificate of Appreciation
  Issued on February 25, 2001
  “For your continued support of the Veterans and staff at the John McDermott House”
• Kalorama Recreation Center
  Certificate of Appreciation
  February 5, 2001
  “In appreciation of your valuable contribution to Kalorama Recreation Center”

1999 AWARDS

• All-Ways Mount Pleasant
  Certificate of Recognition
  November 6, 1999
  “In appreciation of his personal dedication to the health and safety of residents of our neighborhood and thus to engaging their participation in developing a vibrant and effective local community by demonstration that government can work to help solve threatening problems through his personal intervention far exceeding what any of us have ever seen by a Ward 1 Councilmember”
• Vanguard Foundation
  District of Columbia
  Community Service Award
  October 19, 1999
  “In recognition of outstanding service on behalf of individuals in need of substance abuse treatment and those in recovery”
• Bruce-Monroe Elementary School
  Certificate of Appreciation
  June 1999
  “In acknowledgement of your participation as a keynote for 6th Grade Commencement”
• Whitman-Walker Clinic
  Partner For Life Award
  April 17, 1999
  “Presented with appreciation, admiration, and applause for your tireless contributions to Whitman-Walker Clinic and the people of Washington DC”
• The Blitz Organization
  Certificate of Appreciation
  April 10, 1999
  “For your contribution and support, this certificate is awarded with deepest appreciation”
• Certificate of Appreciation
  Adams Morgan Community Festival
  “For outstanding work reviving the Adams Morgan Community Festival 1999”

1998 AWARDS

• La Nacion Newspaper
  1998
  Jim Graham
  DC Councilman-Elect
  “In recognition of outstanding service to the Hispanic Community”

ADDITIONAL AWARDS

• UGA Deportiva Salvadorena of Washington DC
  Appreciation Award
  “In grateful appreciation of your support, assistance, and contributions to the UGA Deportiva Salvadorena of Washington DC”
• Keely’s District Boxing and Youth Center
  Appreciation Award
• DC Urban Youth Program
  Certificate of Appreciation
  “In recognition of your outstanding contribution to the Latin American Youth Center through the DC Urban Youth Program”
• Certificate of Appreciation
  “In recognition of valuable contributions to the resident initiatives at Urban Village and Faircliff Plaza East Community Centers”