Fast Facts

Awards and Recognition

1975: The Distinguished Merit Citation from The National Conference of Christians and Jews.

1976: Faith and Freedom Award in the field of broadcasting.

1978: Department of Justice Award from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 25th FBI Vesper Service.

1979: National Conference of Christians and Jews - Distinguished Merit Citation.

1982: Humanitarian of the Year Food for the Hungry.

1984: Man of the Year Award from the Women's National Republican Club.

1984: Citation from the National Organization for the Advancement of Hispanics for his great love and selfless dedication to the advancement of the Hispanic people.

1985: National Association of United Methodist Evangelists

1988: Man of the Year by Students for America.

1989: Christian Broadcaster of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters.

1992: One of America's 100 Cultural Elite by Newsweek Magazine.

1994: Omega Fellowship Award by Food for the Hungry for Operation Blessing's fight against worldwide hunger.

1994: Defender of Israel Award from the Christians' Israel Public Action Campaign for those who have made major contributions in strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.

1994: John Connor Humanitarian Service Award from Operation Smile International.

2000: Cross of Nails award for his vision, inspiration, and humanitarian work with The Flying Hospital.

2000: Yale University Most Distinguished Alumnus

2000: The Christian Broadcasting Network honored Dr. Robertson by presenting him with plans to build the Pat Robertson Library and Welcome Center on the Campus of Regent University/CBN Center in Virginia Beach, VA. This center will host the life and times of Pat Robertson over his expansive life in Ministry.

Honorary citizenships:
Alabama
South Carolina
Louisiana, where he is also an honorary council member in the city of New Orleans.

Honorary Doctor of Law degrees from many public and private colleges and universities.