Barbara Buckley's career as a public advocate, attorney and legislator is remarkable for the time and effort she has devoted toward helping seniors and those with lower incomes who are not usually represented in Carson City.
That work has been applauded by others. Here is some of the recognition Barbara has won through her hard work.
| 2008 |
Salute to Women of Achievement, Nevada Women’s Fund |
| 2008 |
Legislator of the Decade, Nevada Institute for Children’s Research & Policy |
| 2008 |
Best Public Servant, Best of the Valley, City Life Magazine |
| 2007 |
Recognition of Support, NASB |
| 2007 |
Press Award |
| 2007 |
UNLV Alumni of the Year Award |
| 2007 |
Crystal Apple Award, Clark County School District |
| 2007 |
Mediators of Southern Nevada Peacemaker Award |
| 2007 |
PORAN Assemblywoman of the Year |
| 2007 |
Most Effective Assembly Representative, Review Journal Poll |
| 2006 |
Recognition of Support, SNEA/AFSCME |
| 2006 |
Best Local Politician, The Best of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Review Journal
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| 2006 |
Women of Distinction Award for Law, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys |
| 2005 |
Most Effective Assembly Representative, Review Journal Poll |
| 2005 |
Named in 100 Years of Influence: The Role of Women in Shaping the First Hundred Years of Las Vegas |
| 2004 |
The Seven Most Powerful Women, CityLife Magazine |
| 2004 |
US Army 63d Regional Support Command for Support of the Nevada Military Assistance Project |
| 2004 |
Outstanding Democrat of the Year, Paradise Democratic Club |
| 2003 |
Nevada Women’s Lobby Recognition |
| 2003 |
The Best Reason Not To Lose Faith in the Legislature, Las Vegas Life magazine |
| 2003 |
Champion of Those Most Needing Representation, Las Vegas Art Museum |
| 2003 |
Most Effective Assembly Representative, Review Journal Poll |
| 2003 |
Outstanding Commitment Award, Central Neighborhood Center |
| 2002 |
ALS Advocate Award, Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
| 2001 |
Significant Contributions Award, Nevada Association of Manufactured Homeowners |
| 2001 |
Most Effective Assembly Representative, Review Journal Poll |
| 2001 |
Kristine Nagy Johnson Award for child advocacy |
| 2000 |
State Bar of Nevada Public Lawyer of the Year |
| 1999 |
Most Effective Assembly Representative, Review Journal Poll |
| 1999 |
Child Advocate of the Year Award |
| 1999 |
Nevada State Medical Society Nicholas J. Horn Award |
| 1998 |
NTLA Consumer Advocate of the Year |
| 1996 |
Nevada Judges Association “Legislator of the Year” |
| 1995 |
NTLA Award of Excellence |
| 1994 and 1996 |
Women of Achievement Finalist |
| 1994 |
Women’s Political Caucus Good Gal Award |
