Dr. Smith Sr. Awards - Sorted by Year Received
| YEAR | AWARD NAME | PURPOSE | PRESENTED BY |
| 1951 | Certificate of Ordination | Ordination of Christian experience, call to ministry, and views of Bible Doctrine | Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri |
| 1952 | Bachelor of Science in Education | Bachelor Degree | The Western Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri |
| 1959 | Bachelor of Divinity | Bachelor Degree |
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| 1966 | Master of Theology | Masters Degree |
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| 1969 | Certificate of Recognition | Outstanding service in the progress and development of America's Airline Industry | Trans World Airlines Ambassadors Club |
| 1971 | Certificate of Recognition | For support and attention to learning and the youth services in the community | Oakland Public Library and the Library Advisory Commission |
| 1972 | Master of Theology | Masters Degree | American Baptist Seminary of the West at Berkeley, Berkeley, California |
| 1973 | Certificate of Appreciation | Devoted service in Democracy in housing | National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Oakland, California |
| Resolution | Distinquished Leadership in the Community | State of California Legislature, Honorable Bob Moretti, Speaker of Assembly, Sacramento, California | |
| 1975 | Certificate of Appreciation | Devoted Service to the community and to the cause of the Black American Peace Officers | National Black Police Association, Region V, Oakland, California |
| Certificate of Recognition | Dedicated Service to the community | Black Panther Party, Oakland, California | |
| City of Oakland, Honorable John H. Reading, Mayor, Oakland, California | |||
| For outstanding contributions to humanity, justice,and equality | The Committee to Change Oakland's Aim with Victor James, Oakland, California | ||
| For your dedicated and untiring drive to better the community | NAACP, Oakland Chapter, Oakland, California | ||
| Outstanding community service | Golden State Business League, Inc., Oakland, California | ||
| Doctor of Laws | Doctorate Degree | Inter-Baptist Theological Center, Houston, Texas | |
| Doctor of Ministry | Doctorate Degree-Seminary | Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Simi Valley, California | |
| Man of the Year | Outstanding Leadership in the Community | The Sun Oakland Reporter Newspaper, Carlton B. Goodlet, Publisher and Thomas C. Fleming, Editor, San Francisco, California | |
| Man of the Year Award | Outstanding service | Oakland Black Officers Association, Oakland, California | |
| 1976 | Certificate of Recognition | Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans Award-Bicentennial Edition | Editorial Board of American Biographical Institute, A Division of News Publishing Company |
| 1977 | Certificate of Appreciation | Dedicated service to the Black Community | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Sigma Iota Chapter, Oakland, California |
| Edward H. Rhoades Award | For outstanding leadership in Urban Ministry | American Baptist Churches of the U.S.A, Board of National Ministries, J. Kenneth Morland, President | |
| Hospitality Award | For outstanding leadership as Host Pastor of the 19th Annual Session of the PNBC Convention | Progressive National Baptist State Convention of California & Nevada | |
| Man of the Year Award | Outstanding Spiritual and Civic Leadership | National Association Black Professional Women, East Bay Area Club, Oakland, California | |
| Meritorious Service Award | For counsel, encouragement, and vision | East Oakland Community Health Alliance, Inc., Rev. Edgar E. Haasl, President, Oakland, California | |
| 1978 | Distinguished Service Award | Keynote Speaker for the Thirteenth Far Western Regional Conference | National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Gamma XI Chapter, El Cerrito, California |
| Distinquished Alumnus Award | Outstanding Achievements as an Educator, Author, and Religious Leader | The Seminary Alumni Association, Missouri School of Religion, Columbia, Missouri | |
| Honorary Citizen Award | Honorary citizenship in Fort worth, Texas | City of Forth worth, City Council, Fort worth, Texas | |
| 1979 | Certificate of Appreciation | Keynote Speaker for the City-Wide Revival | New Hope Baptist Church, San Bernardino, California |
| Outstanding American | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Black History Committee, Oakland, California | ||
| Resolution | For outstanding contributions by the Church to the youth | City of Oakland, City Council, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor | |
| 1980 | Certificate of Appreciation | Development of community services such as jobs, affirmative action programs, and tutorials | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Board of Deacons1980, Oakland, California |
| For outstanding Leadership | University of California Medical School, Black Caucus, Berkeley, California | ||
| Keynote Speaker/Lecturer for Church revival | New Hope Baptist Church, Deacon Board, Ed Rhodes Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska | ||
| Outstanding Leadership and founder | Bay Area Black United Fund, Oakland, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | Church of the Year Award-1979 | Oakland NAACP, Libby M. Dyson, President, Oakland, California | |
| For outstanding service to the Black Community | National Association of Black Accountants, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, Oakland, California | ||
| Doctor of Divinity | Doctorate Degree | Western Baptist Bible College, Kansas City Missouri | |
| Proclamation | Outstanding Leadership and Church of the Year-1980 | City of Oakland, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor, Oakland, California | |
| Resolution | Outstanding Acheivements and Contributions to the City of Oakland | City of Oakland, City Council, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor | |
| 1981 | Certificate of Appreciation | Devoted and invaluable community service | Center of Hope Community Church, Pastor Ernestine C. Reems, Oakland, California |
| Distinguished and dedicated service | Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Iota Chapter, Oakland, California | ||
| Outstanding Leadership and Christian Service as President from 1979-1981 | Progressive Baptist State Convention for California and Nevada | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | Church of the Year Award-1981 | Oakland NAACP, James Brackett, President, Oakland, California | |
| Outstanding Service as President | Progressive Baptist State Convention for California and Nevada | ||
| Commendation Award | For receiving the Easter Seal Outstanding Citizen Humanitarian of the Year Award for 1981 | County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, State of California | |
| Humanitarian of the Year Award | For being An Outstanding Citizen who contributed to the advancement of People of Color | The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Alameda County, Oakland, California | |
| 1982 | Certificate of Appreciation | Outstanding and Dedicated P.T.A. community service | Charles P. Howard Elementary School, Oakland, California |
| Outstanding service in support of equal and quality education | College Bounders Committee, Inc., National Association for United Services | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | For outstanding dedication and support of Youth in Oakland | Oakland YouthWorks Program, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California | |
| Leadership in extraordinary Christian Education | American Baptist Churches of the West, Berkeley, California | ||
| Man of the Year Award | In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community | J. Shades of Brown, Oakland, California | |
| Mary Mcleod Bethune Recognition Award | In appreciation of your achievements in community service | The Nation Council of Nego Women, Inc.,Washington, D.C | |
| 1983 | Certificate of Appreciation | Guest Speaker/Lecturer of the 20th Church Celebration | Pilgrims Hope Baptist Church, T.L. Willis, Pastor |
| Outstanding service to minority businesses | U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce, East Bay Chapter, Karmella Barns, President | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | Outstanding service in the Oakland Community | Northern California Council of the Black Professional Engineers, Oakland, California | |
| 1984 | Certificate of Appreciation | In appreciation of 34 Years of dedicated service to Oakland Children as Director of O.U.S.D | Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California |
| Certificate of Recognition | A tribute for your appointment as President of the Progressive National Baptist Church (P.N.B.C) | Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California | |
| In recognition of his humanitarian style of governing as "Director" of the Oakland Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California | ||
| Humanitarian Award | For your devotion to the welfare of all human beings | CCLEC, Inc. Oakland, California | |
| 1985 | Certificate of Appreciation | Guest Evangelist | Highland Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth E. Ray, Pastor, Kansas City, Missiouri |
| Guest Speaker/Lecturer of the Fourth Annual Sandy F. Ray Institute | First Institutional Baptist Church, Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Pastor, Phoenix, Arizona | ||
| In appreciation for your dedication and untiring support of the East Oakland Schools Revitalization | Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California | ||
| Keynote Speaker for Founder's Day | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, Gamma Phi Lambda Chapter/Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | Outstanding contributions to the Oakland Unified School District | AFSCME, Local 2078 AFL-CIO, Oakland, California | |
| Resolution | Dedicated Service to City of Oakland and Oakland School Board | City of Oakland, City Council, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor | |
| For years of dedicated Public Service and outstanding personal accomplishments | County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, Oakland, California | ||
| Outstanding Leadership in the Community | State of California Legislature, Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., Speaker of Assembly, Sacramento, California | ||
| 1986 | Black Achievement Award Of Merit | In recognition of your contributions to the field of Religion | Love Center Church, Rev. Walter Hawkins, Pastor, Oakland, California |
| Certificate of Achievement | Congratulations on selection of Presidency of the Progressive National Baptist Convention | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Allen Temple Lay Ministries, Oakland, California | |
| Participation in Executive Management Training Program | The Congress of National Black Churches and Howard University Divinity School, Washington D.C. | ||
| Certificate of Appreciation | For responding to the needs of the Elderly community | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Lay Ministers Organizations, Oakland, California | |
| For support and contributions to the Scholarship Fund | Allen Temple Baptist Church, B & P Women's Society, J. Patrick, President, Oakland, California | ||
| Certificate of Service | Outstanding Service from 1982-1986 | Southern Baptist Convention, Home Mission Board, UTC Steering Committee | |
| Citation | Outstanding Leadership and service | Morehouse College, Martin Luther King, Jr, International Chapter, Hugh Gloster, jr., President,Atlanta, Georgia | |
| 1987 | Certificate of Appreciation | For dedicated and outstanding Christian Service | Baptist Pastors and Ministers Conference of Oakland and East Bay, Oakland, California |
| Outstanding leadership as the First President | Baptist Pastors and Ministers Conference of Oakland and East Bay, Oakland, California | ||
| Outstanding service to the Black Community | The Black Community of Stanford University, East Palo Alto, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | For outstanding commitment to help Africa | Africare House, Washington, D.C | |
| Citation | Dedicated and devoted service to the People of Oakland | City of Oakland, Members of New Oakland Committee, Mary Frates, President, Oakland, California | |
| Distinguished Service Award | Outstanding Leadership-81st Annual Convention | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Charles C. Teamer, Sr., General President, San Francisco, California | |
| Founders Award | For a man of response, resolve, and results | Black American Response to the African Community, Frank E. Wilson, President | |
| Honorary Citizen | Appointment of honorary citizen in the City of New Orleans | City of New Orleans, City Council, New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Honorary State Representative Award | Appointment as Honorary State Representative for the State of Louisiana | State of Louisiana Assembly, John A. Alario, Jr., Speaker of the House | |
| Outstanding Service Award | For serving Christ in the area of Public Ministries | American Baptist Churches of the West, Berkeley, California | |
| Resolution | Distinguished Service as an Academician and Scholar | Peralta Community College District, Oakland, California | |
| Senate Concurrent Resolution | For outstanding Civic Leadership | State of Michigan Legislature - Senate and House of Representatives | |
| 1988 | Certificate of Appreciation | For support, contributions, and friendship | Manuel Scott, Jr., Ministries, Inc., Los Angeles, California |
| For your dedicated serviceand comittment to the Allen Temple Baptist Church Development Corp. | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Board of Directors, Oakland, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | For Ecumenical Leadership | Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. | |
| For support of women in Ministry | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Women's Mission Society, Oakland, California | ||
| In appreciation of excellence in ministry, writing, and effective church and community leadership | Southern Baptist Convention, Sunday School Board, Lloyd Elder, President | ||
| Keynote Speaker for the Annual Emancipation Proclamation Services | St. Louis Progressive District Association of St. Louis Missouri, Dr. E.G. Shields, Moderator, St. Louis, Missouri | ||
| Favorite Son Award | In honor of your devotion to the ministry and a native of Missouri | State of Missouri, House of Representatives, Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Proclamation | For distinguished Leadership as "President" of the 27th Annual Session of the P.N.B.C Convention | Office of the County Executive, Jackson County, Missouri | |
| 1989 | Certificate of Appreciation | For personal devotion, guidance, and assistance during my dissertation | Dr. Larry D. George, Nashville, Tennesee |
| For wisdom, insight, and support | Progressive National Baptist State Convention for California and Nevada, Young Adult Women's Department, T-Chambers-Young Vice President | ||
| For your commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS | AIDS Project of the East Bay, Oakland, California | ||
| Guest Speaker for Women's Day | Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. John Ringgold, Pastor, San Diego, California | ||
| Keynote Speaker | AEAONMSN & S AM, Inc., Region VII, Lawrence Valmore, President | ||
| Certificate of Merit | In Recognition of his loyalty to the Rite and support of the Charity Endowment Fund | The United Supreme Council, Washington, D.C | |
| Doctor of Humane Letters | Honorary Doctorate Degree???? | American Baptist Seminary of the West at Berkeley, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California | |
| Humanitarian Award | for community services | Soul Beat Television Broadcast, Inc., Oakland, California | |
| Image Achievement Award | For outstanding acheivements and contributions to the students | Highland Elementary School, Oakland, California | |
| Presidential Award | In recognition of spiritual leadership and council during my Presidency | National Bar Association, James O. Cole, President, Oakland, California | |
| 1990 | Certificate of Appreciation | For support and contributions | Interface Institute, Curtis Smothers, Chairman, Oakland, California |
| For support and sponsorship of the "Cubs" Team | West Altadena Little League, Pasadena, California | ||
| For support and sponsorship of the "Royals" Team | West Altadena Little League, Pasadena, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | Service Award | California State Hayward University, Urban Teacher Academy, Hayward, California | |
| Community Service Award | In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community | Nation of Islam, Oakland, California | |
| Congressional Award | For Outstanding contributions to the Community, the State, and the Nation | United States Congress, Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, Congressmen, Washington, D.C | |
| Proclamation | In recognition of 21 Years as a spiritual and community leader | City of Oakland, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor, Oakland, California | |
| Salutation | In recognition of 21 Years of community service | State of California, California Assembly, Honorable Johan Kletts, Assembly member | |
| 1991 | 30th Anniversary Award | For courageous and loving service to the heritage and hope of the PNBC | Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., Dr. Charles G. Adam, President, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Certificate of Appreciation | For your support of minority youth | In Roads, Southwest Regional Training Institute, Mills College, Oakland, California | |
| Certificate of Recognition | For superior exegetical skills and evangelical teaching and preaching to the glory of God | Fuller Theological Seminary, African-American Students, Pasadena, California | |
| Community Service Award | For outstanding leadership and community service | 100 Black Men, Oakland, California | |
| Distinguished Service Award | In appreciation of distinguished careeer and outstanding service | Duke University Divinity School, The Office of Black Seminarians Union, Durham, North Carolina | |
| Image Achievement Award | For contributions to student education | Highland Year Round School, Oakland, California | |
| 1992 | Certificate of Appreciation | For 10 Years of loving kindness, commitment, and faith in the Interface Institute | Interface Institute, Curtis Smothers, Chairman, Oakland, California |
| For continued leadership in the Church and youth involvement | San Leandro High School, Black Student Union, San Leandro, California | ||
| For your contributions and support of Adult Literacy programs | DST Adult Literacy Task Force, Oakland, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | For outstanding community service | Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services | |
| Community Service Award | In honor of spiritual and moral leadership | State of California Legislature, California State Assembly, Honarable Barbara Lee, Assembly woman, Sacramento, California | |
| Outstanding Achievement Award | For outstanding Pastoral Leadership | National Christian Education Confernce, Urban Outreach | |
| 1993 | Biblical Literature Award | For excellence in bible teachings | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California |
| Certificate of Achievement | For outstanding spiritual leadership and personal achievements | Center of Hope Church, Rev. Ernestine C. Reems, Pastor, Oakland, California | |
| Certificate of Appreciation | For distinguished service as "President" -1992-1993 | American Baptist Churches of the West, Berkeley, California | |
| Outstanding Contribution to human relations in Oakland | San Francisco Foundation, San Francisco, California | ||
| Certificate of Participation | In recognition of your participation in the "16th Annual M.L.K. Commemoration" | Inter-Denominational Ministerial Alliance of Pittsburg, Inc., Pittsburg, California | |
| Certificate of Recognition | In recognition of his forethought to create the Interface Institute | National Black MBA Association, San Francisco Chapter, San Francisco, California | |
| Donald P. McCullum Freedom Fund Award | For the church's unique contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the Greater Oakland Community | NAACP, Oakland Branch, William B. Patterson, President, Oakland, California | |
| Ebony Magazine Recognition Award | Noted as one of the 15 Most Greatest African-American Preachers in the United States | Ebony Magazine, Johnson Publishing Co, Chicago, Illinois | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Preacher Award | For spiritual preaching and teaching | Inter-Racial Inter-Faith Religious Community, Fresno, California | |
| 1994 | Black Manhood Award | In recognition of your role model as a strong community leader in the African-American Communities | Second Baptist Church, Ohio |
| Certificate of Appreciation | In appreciation of his outstanding service to the Oakland Unifed School District | Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California | |
| Certificate of Recognition | For being an outstanding Prophet, Preacher, and Pastor | East Bay Baptist Ministries Union, Oakland, California | |
| For support of the Family Life Center Scholarship Sunday | Business and Professional Women's Society, Channa Newbern, President, Oakland, California | ||
| Charles Houston Hamilton Leadership Award | In recognition of the dedication, courage, and commitment to serving People in the Greater Bay Area | Charles Houston Bar Association, Keith Washington, President, Oakland, California | |
| Christian Service Award | For Outstanding Christian Service and Leadership | Heroines of Jericho, Loyalty Court No. 28, Betty J. McDowell, Senior Grand Matron, Oakland, California | |
| Citizen of the Year | Outstanding Civic Leadership and community service | The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California | |
| Community Service Recognition Award | In appreciation of your service to the Oakland community | YMCA of the East Bay, Eastlake Branch, Oakland, California | |
| Economic Empowerment Award | Outstanding Christian Leadership | United States Congress, Honorable Walter R. Tucker, III, Congressman, Washington D.C | |
| Horizon Award | For contributions and achievements | Betty Dukes Citywide Ministries | |
| Mentor Award | For being a loving and spiritual leader | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Ministers in Training, Oakland, California | |
| Outstanding Citizen of the Year | Outstanding Community leadership and service | Oakland Black Officers Association, Oakland, California | |
| 1995 | Certificate of Appreciation | For dedicated and continuous support of the Menelik Temple #36 during the Annual Shriners Hospital Screening Clinic | Menelik Temple #36, Oakland, California |
| For support and contributions | Black Advocates in State Service (B.A.S.S), Jacqueline R.Wilson, President, Oakland, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | A tribute in recognition of 25 Years of service to Allen Temple Baptist Church | Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California | |
| For 25 Years of service in the community | Mary A. Blackwell, PGWN and Charles E. Blackwell 33, Oakland, California | ||
| In honor of your devotion to ministry and outreach programs within the community | The San Francisco Golden Gate Section of NCNW, San Francisco, California | ||
| Commendation | A tribute for your outstanding Civic leadership | United States Congress, Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, Congressmen, Washington, D.C | |
| In honor of many achievements to the public | State of California Legislature, Senate Rules Committee, Honorable Nicholas C. Petris, Senator, Sacramento, California | ||
| Distinguished Service Award | For excellence in Spiritual Leadership | Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Simi Valley, California | |
| Leadership Award | Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Service | Center of Hope Community Church, Dr. Ernestine C. Reems, Pastor, Oakland, California | |
| Resolution | Declaration that November 10 is the "James Alfred Smith, Sr. Day" in Oakland, California | City of Oakland, City Council, Oakland, California | |
| For outstanding Civic Leadership | State of California Legislature, Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., Speaker of Assembly, Sacramento, California | ||
| In recognition of 25 years of outstanding religious and community service | State of California Legislature, California State Assembly, Honarable Barbara Lee, Assembly woman, Sacramento, California | ||
| In sincere appreciation for his countless contributions to our community | County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, Oakland, California | ||
| 1996 | Certificate of Appreciation | Compassion and Concern for new Christian members | Allen Temple Baptist Church, New Member's Committee, Oakland, California |
| For contributions over $1,000 to the building fund | N.A.A.C.P.,National Office | ||
| For dedicated service to the first community development bank in California | Community Bank of the Bay, Lyndon Comstock, Chairman, Oakland, California | ||
| For humanitarian Service and contributions to humankind | City of Emeryville, City Council, Emeryville, California | ||
| For outstanding community service | Oakland Black Fire Fighters Association, Oakland, California | ||
| For support and sponsorship of the team | Bambino Minor League | ||
| For your tireless efforts to improve the spiritual, social and economic conditions of African-Americans | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Bro. Daut Lewis, Chapter President, California State University, Stanislaus, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | Diverse Humanitarian Services | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Chapter, Berkeley, California | |
| For untiring commitment to Navy Opportunity | U.S. Navy, Alameda Naval Station, Alameda, California | ||
| Honorary Life Membership Award | Appointment of life membership in the Progressive Baptist State Convention | Progressive Baptist State Convention of California & Nevada, L. Daniel Williams, President | |
| Oustanding Community Service Award | Outstanding Civic Leadership and community service | City of Oakland, Honorable Dezie Wood Jones, Vice Mayor, Oakland, California | |
| 1997 | CAL PAC Award | Dedication and service to community programs | California Political Action Council, Oakland, California |
| Certificate of Appreciation | Dedicated and faithful service | Oakland Baptist Minister's Union and Vicinity, Rev. Dr. Lloyd Farr, President, Oakland, California | |
| For contribution and support | Rowland Raiders, Pee Wee Division, Oakland, California | ||
| In appreciation for your devoted and untiring work in the community | Boy Scouts of America, Troop 409, Oakland, California | ||
| Lecturer on teachings of African-American Spirituality | Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California | ||
| Outstanding service | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Certificate of Publication | Recognition for the publication of the book "No other help I know" Sermons on Prayer and Spirituality | Judson Press Publishers | |
| Certificate of Recognition | For commitment to the community | Oakland NAACP, Oakland, California | |
| For outstanding leadership and service on the Health Care Services Commission | County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, Oakland, California | ||
| Outstanding service as member of the National Coordinating Committee | American Baptist Churches, U.S.A | ||
| Commendation | For distinguished Public service and outstanding personal accomplishments | County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, Oakland, California | |
| Community Service Award | Outstanding community service | California Public Health Association-North, Oakland, California | |
| Distinguished Author Award | For author of the book titled "For Falling In Love with God: Reflections on Prayer" | Urban Ministries, Inc., The African American Christian Publishing & Communications Company | |
| Honorary City Council Member City of Baton Rouge | Appointment to Honorary City Council member City of Baton Rouge | City of Baton Rouge, Office of the Metropolitan Council, City of Baton Rouge, East Parish Baton Rouge, Louisiana | |
| Honorary Mayor-President City of Baton Rouge | Appointment to Honorary Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge | City of Baton Rouge, Office of the Mayor-President, East Parish Baton Rouge, Louisiana | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Vision Award | For outstanding Civic Leadership | United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California | |
| Pastor of the Month | Outstanding spiritual leadership | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Staff members, Oakland, California | |
| 1998 | All Past President's Award | For outstanding leadership - 40th Year celebration | Progressive Baptist State Convention of California & Nevada, L. Daniel Williams, President |
| Certificate of Achievement | For Commitment ot the development of Homeownership Housing | Associated Real Property Brokers, Inc., Oakland, California | |
| Certificate of Appreciation | As Founder's Day Speaker | Piney Woods School, Piney Wood, Mississippi | |
| For effective Christian Service and leadership as President of PNBC | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California | ||
| In appreciation of service from the B.Y.C | Fremont High School, Oakland, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | For many years of unconditional love, support, and service to the Bay Area "Recovery" Community | McGee Avenue Baptist Church, Recovery Committee, Berkeley, California | |
| Outstanding community service | Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland, California | ||
| Citation | Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Service in the Oakland Community | City of Oakland, New Oakland Committee, Oakland, California | |
| Community Hero Award | In recognition of your efforts to support "family" as a fundamental unit of society | San Franciso Giants Baseball Team and The Church of the JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints | |
| Community Service Award | For your Devoted and valuable Service to the Community | Graduate Theological Union, Black Seminarians | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Award | For outstanding Civic Leadership | City of Inglewood, Inglewood, California | |
| Proclamation | Congratulatory on newspaper article written about the church in support of community service | Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Herbert Guice, Pastor, Oakland, California | |
| Resolution | For distinguished and dedicated spiritual and community service | Sate of California Legislature, California Senate, Honorable Quentin L. Kopp, Senator, Sacramento, California | |
| 1999 | Annual Leadership Award | For outstanding spiritual vision and leadership toward the growth and development of Black-owned Business | Black Christian Empowerment Network, Jerome Hunt, President, Oakland, California |
| Certificate of Appreciation | For your years of dedicated, consecrated service as Internationally Renowed Professor | Global Women's Ministries | |
| Certificate of Life Membership | For appointment of lifetime membership in the N.A.A.C.P | National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P), National Office | |
| Certificate of Recognition | For outstanding leadership and community service | National Naval Officers Association, Monterey, California | |
| Community Service Award | For excellence in community service | Bay Area Black United Fund, Oakland, California | |
| Dorothy I. Height Humanitarian Award | For outstanding community service and leadership | National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Oakland, California | |
| Living Legend Award | Outstanding Accomplishments | Oakland African American Black Educators (O.A.B.E), Oakland, California | |
| 2000 | Certificate of Recognition | For Tireless efforts to address the incidence of HIV/AIDS within the Community | State of California Legislature, California Senate, Honorable Don Peralta, Senator, Sacramento, California |
| Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Humanitarian Award | Recognition for the advancement of Civil and Human Rights | Kaiser African American Professionals Association, Sherry Catlett-Jones, President, Oakland, California | |
| Dr. Howard Thurman and Dr. H. Eugene Farlough Award | For outstanding spiritual leadership and personal achievements | Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church, Richmond, California | |
| Faith 2000 Award | Outstanding community service | Oral Lee Brown Foundation, Oakland, California | |
| Leadership Award | In recognition of your outstanding civic and community leadership | Monarch Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and Hercules, California | |
| National Assembly Award | For outstanding leadership and community service | The Links Incorporated, San Francisco, California | |
| 2001 | Certificate of Appreciation | As the Guest Speaker for the Commencement of June, 2001 | St. Mary's College of California, Oakland, California |
| For being a light in the City through extensive contributions to the welfare of the People of Oakland | First Congregational Church of Oakland, United Church of Christ, Oakland, California | ||
| For hospitality during the time of need | Dewey High School, Staff and Students, Oakland, California | ||
| Outstanding Contribution and Support | SHARE Program, Oakland, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | For outstanding contributions to the Oakland Community, the Nation, and the World | Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California | |
| For Pastoral leadership in training and encouragement of the students | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Scholarship Committee, Carol S. Thomas, Chairperson, Oakland, California | ||
| In support of the Bay Area United Fund Sunday campaign | Bay Area Black United Fund, Inc., Oakland, California | ||
| First Annual UMOJA Award | For dedication, commitment, and leadership in promoting Community Unity | The Family Resource House of Unity, Eddie Abrams, Founding Director, Oakland, California | |
| Humanitarian Award | For support and contributions to the children of Oakland | East Bay Agency for Children, Berkeley, California | |
| Life Time Achievement Award | For outstanding leadership and community service | Green Lining Institute, San Francisco, California | |
| Pastor of the Year | For your sincere efforts and encouragement, guidance, and inspiration to save a generation of youth | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Youth Department, Rev. Navelle Rufus, Youth Minister, Oakland, California | |
| Percy H. Steele, Jr. Civic Award | In appreciation for pioneering and launching the 1st Annual Bay Area United Fund Sunday Campaign | East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD), William B. Patterson, Director Ward No. 6, Oakland, California | |
| President Award | In recognition of valuable contributions to the faith community-44th Annual Citywide Revival | The Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland and vicinity, Rev. Dr. Lloyd Farr, President, Oakland, California | |
| Proclamation | For dedicated Community and Spiritual leadership | East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD), William B. Patterson, Director Ward No. 6, Oakland, California | |
| Sacred Desk Award | For the "Art of Black Preaching" | Brentwood Baptist Church, Dr. Joe Samuel Ratcliff, Pastor, Houston, Texas | |
| Visionary Leadership Award | For outstanding Civic Leadership | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Oakland, California | |
| 2002 | Agape Award | For outstanding support to women in Ministry | Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. Wallace C. Smith Pastor, Washington, D.C |
| Certificate of Recognition | For love, kindness and spiritual leadership to the Youth and Walking with God Award | Allen Temple Baptist Church, Junior Deacons Board, Oakland, California | |
| For many years of dedicated leadership, outstanding service, and significant contributions to the Oakland Community | Peralta Association of African-American Affairs (P.A.A.A.A), Oakland, California | ||
| For outstanding leadership and service | Alameda County Health Care Foundation, Oakland, California | ||
| For partnership and improving the achievements of our learning community | Highland Elementary School, Oakland, California | ||
| In recognition of your leadership abilities and dedication in serving diverse People | A Community of Unity, Edwin Hawkins, President, Oakland, California | ||
| David Cunningham Community Service Award | For your tireless commitment and service in the African-American Community | California Association of Black Lawyers, Oakland, California | |
| Distinquished Service Award | For outsanding Pastoral Leadership | Community Church of Christ,Oakland, California | |
| Faith Based Initiative Grant | Under your Leadership, Allen Temple Baptist Church was awarded the first Faith-based Initiative Grant in California | State of California, Honorable Gray Davis, Govenor, Sacramento, California | |
| Gandhi King Ikeda Award | For outstanding Service to the community and the World through your dedication to peace and unity, and non-violence | Morehouse College, Walter E. Massey, President, Atlanta, Georgia | |
| 2003 | Certificate of Appreciation | For support of the 2003 Education Fund Banquet for Historically Black Colleges, Universities, and Theological Schools | The Progress National Baptist Convention, Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina |
| For the tremendous contributions to the community | Center of Hope Community Church, Pastor Ernestine C. Reems, Oakland, California | ||
| Certificate of Recognition | 45th Anniversary Heritage Award | Progressive Baptist State Convention, Rev. W.K Woods, President, Los Angeles, California | |
| Honor Roll of the New Civil Rights Movement-In support of affirmative action, integration, and the struggle for equality | United for Equality of Affirmative Action | ||
| Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition | In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community | United States Congress, Honorable Barbara Lee, Congressman, Washington D.C | |
| President's Leadership Choice Award | For outstanding Leadership | American Baptist Seminary of the West,Berkeley, California | |
| The Trail Blazer Award | For outstanding spiritual leadership | Harvest Grove Fellowship Church, Rev. Chris Williams, Pastor, Oakland, California | |
| Samuel DeWitt Proctor Award | BEAUTIFUL ARE THEIR FEET | Celebrating The Ministries And Gifts: |
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| Grand Total | 246 and counting... |