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Awards & Recognition
Antoine M Thompson
2010
• Unity Fellowship CHURCH SOCIAL JUSTICE Award
• Empire State Pride Agenda Award
• Citizens Alliance, Inc. Appreciation Award
• Nature Conservancy- Award for Commitment to Open Space
2009
• East High School Class of 1979 30th Reunion-acknowledgement of Support
• Taking it to the Streets- honors and supports Senator Thompson
• Sorrento Cheese Italian Festival- acknowledgement of support
• Making fishers of men and women- acknowledgement of support
• Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Award
• Adirondack Mountain Club- Conservationist of the year
• Adirondack Council- Legislator of the Year
• Citizen Action- Progressive Leadership Award
• Niagara USA Chamber- Small Business Person Award
• NYS Solar Energy Industry Association- NYS Solar Policy Leadership Award
2008
• Niagara Community Center Association- Friends of Community Center Award
• Niagara Falls Power Cats Wrestling Club Appreciation Award
• Niagara Falls Crime Watch Block Club Council’s Exemplary Partnership Award
• Masten Jazz Festival Sponsor
• Mocha Project, Inc.- Humanitarian of the Year Award
• Bryant & Stratton College Commencement Speaker
• NAACP Certificate of Silver Life Membership
2007
• Buffalo & Erie County Block Clubs- Award of Distinction
• Niagara Street Area Business and Professional Association- Vince Morello Statesman’s Award
• National Association of Negro Businesses and Professional Women’s Clubs, inc.- Man of the Year Award
• Buffalo Branch NAACP- Medgar Evers Civil Rights Award
• New York State Minority & Women Business Enterprise Award
• 26th Annual Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus Award
• 47th Annual Sojourner Truth Award
• Coalition for Economic Justice Leadership in Public Service Award
• Pop Warner buffalo Bills Appreciation Award
• Tru-Way Community Center Kosciuszko-King Servant Leader Award
• The Family- acknowledgement of commitment to positive youth guidance in education, mentoring and recreation
• Daemen College- acknowledgement of support and dedication to the Liberty Partnership Program
• Uncrowned Kings- acknowledgement of community building in WNY
2006
•The Challenger Newspaper- 2006 Political Achievement Award
• 93.7 WBLK “Professional of the Month” Award
• Poplar Street Academy Certificate of Appreciation
•2006 Buffalo Vets Future Star Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Support
• LP Ciminelli Certificate of Appreciation for Contributions to the Joint School Construction Project
• 2006 Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Special Recognition Award
• 2006 Seneca High School 13th AFJROTC Recognition Award
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Gamma Phi Omega Chapter 2006 Founders Day Award
• Bennett High School Alumni Honor roll Induction
• 5th Annual 411 All-Star Basketball Weekend Honorary Award
• Toxic Waste Lupus Coalition Environmental Stewardship Award
2005
• FAC- Outstanding Service & Dedication to the Community’s Youth Award
• Stop the Violence Coalition- The Community Star Award
• 1490 Enterprise Inc.- 33rd Annual 2005 Black Achievers In Industry Award
• 10th Annual Jefferson Arts Festival- Award of Appreciation
• Community Partnership Award
• Seneca High School- 12th Annual AFJROTC Military Ball
• Erie County 7th District- Fun Festival Community Partnership Award
• BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York- Community Groundbreaking Award
• Future Star Entertainment- “Stop the Violence” Acknowledgement of Support & Dedication Award
2004
• Delegate to 2004 Democratic Convention
• Electoral College of the United States
• WBLK 93.7FM- Professional of the Month (October)
• Masten Block Club Coalition- Appreciation Award
• MAD DADS- Community Service Award
• Hamlin Park Taxpayers Association- Partnership Award for Civic Involvement
• African Cultural Center- Appreciation Award
• Group Ministries- Appreciation Award
2003
• Masten District Re-Election
• 1st Annual Buffalo/Baltimore Thanksgiving Basketball Bash- Sponsor Appreciation
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Epsilon Chapter- Award for Professional Achievement
• Verizon & CITE Buffalo Chapter- Recognition & Appreciation Award
• WUFO 1080AM- Award for Continued Support
• Jefferson Avenue TOPS Friendly Markets- Recognition of Time & Support
2002
• Jefferson Avenue TOPS Friendly Markets- Groundbreaking Commemoration Award
• Back to Basics, Inc.- Community Service Award
• P.S.W.T.- Sisters Celebrating Success Awards
• Delavan-Grider Community Center- Award of Appreciation
• Buffalo Vets Football- Sponsor Appreciation Award
• N.I.C.Y.O.- Community Service Award
• Christian Women’s Council- Outstanding Dedication & Commitment to the Community Award
2001
• Masten District Election
• Buffalo Safe Summer- acknowledgement of support
• Leadership Buffalo, Class of 2001
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Kappa Upsilon Zeta Chapter- Emerging Leader Award
• N.I.C.Y.O.- Award of Gratitude
• Inner City Fighting Cardinals Football- Sponsor Appreciation Award
• Buffalo Vets Football- Sponsor Appreciation Award
• Follow through Learning Laboratory- “Making the Dream A Reality” Award
• Stop the Violence Coalition- Recognition and Appreciation Award
• WBLK 93.7FM- Voices of Power Award
2000
• Office of Urban Initiatives, Inc.- Black Economics Partnership Award
• The Black Capital Network- “On The Cutting Edge” Award
1998
• Grassroots, Inc.- Lee Segars Award
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Lambda Chapter- Outstanding Community Service Award
• WBLK 93.7FM- Professional of the Month (July)
1997
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Lambda Chapter- Levy Outstanding Brother of the Year
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Lambda Chapter- Outstanding Community Service Award
• Friends of the Night- Outstanding Community Service Award
1995
• State University of New York at Brockport- Recognition of Community Service Award
• State University of New York at Brockport- Recognition of Outstanding Service
1993
• State University of New York at Brockport- Bachelor Degree of Science in History
1991
• Leadership Development Institute- Certificate of Appreciation
1989
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Alpha Chapter- Acceptance
1988
• Bennett High School- New York State High School Diploma
• All High-Honors in Track & Field
• All WNY-Honors in Track & Field
1987
• All High-Honors in Cross Country
• All WNY-Honors in Cross Country
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