Selected Awards and Honors

Providence College: Honorary Degree of Doctor of Political Science. (1946)
American Cancer Society: Distinguished Service Award. (1952)
National Committee for Research in Neurological Disorders: Award in appreciation for contributions to the health and welfare of citizens of this country. (1954)
R.I. Society for Crippled Children and Adults: Award of Merit for work in the area of research on crippling diseases. (1955)
Welfare League for Retarded Children: National Award Citation for distinguished service. (1955)
United Cerebral Palsy Association: National Distinguished Service Award. (1956)
American Vocational Association: National Award for efforts in the field of vocational education. (1956)
Children’s Cancer Research Foundation: Award for leadership in medical research. (1956)
National Association for Retarded Children, Inc.: National Award for work with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (1956)
American Association of School Superintendents: National Award for efforts benefitting federally impacted school districts. (1956)
Benevolent Society for Retarded Children, Inc.: National Award for sponsoring beneficial legislation in the field. (1956)
Disabled American Veterans: The Bousquet Trophy for outstanding service to disabled American veterans. 1956
American Vocational Association: National Award for distinguished service in the field of vocational education. (1957)
Georgetown University: Award of membership in Scholastic Honor Society of Georgetown Dental School. (1957)
R.I. College of Pharmacy: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science. (1957)
American Hospital Association: Awarded honorary membership in recognition of his outstanding efforts toward the improvements of the Nation’s heath. (1957)
R.I. Hospital Association: Awarded honorary membership in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of the health and welfare of the people of this country. (1957)
American Dental Association: Awarded honorary membership in recognition of his support of research and health measures. (1957)
American Public Health Association: Awarded the first Presidential Citation for exceptional services to public health. (1957)
R.I. Association for Mental Health, Inc.: Award for work toward the improvement of the Nation’s health. (1957)
Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries: National Award for Good Will Toward the Handicapped. (1958)
National Epilepsy League Inc.: National Citation. (1958)
National Conference on Social Welfare: Award for outstanding efforts. (1958)
National Tuberculosis Association: Award for devoted public service. (1958)
American Public Welfare: Award for statesmanship and leadership in areas representing the growth of the social conscience of America. (1958)
National Rehabilitation Association: President’s Award. (1958)
World Health Organization: Appointed by the President as congressional advisor to the U.S. delegation to the WHO Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland, May (1957), (1959), and (1962), and in New Delhi, India in February (1961).
American Rheumatism Association and Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation: Award for supporting research and professional education. (1959)
University of Rhode Island: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters. (1959)
Bryant College: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters. (1959)
American Gastroenterological Association and the World Organization of Gastroenterology: First Citation Award for dedication to medical research and health for peace efforts throughout the world. (1959)
American Public Health Association, Inc.: Presentation of Lasker Award for extraordinary public service in championing the advancement of medical research and public health as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. (1959)
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Award of Distinction for service to the fight against M S. (1959)
American Association of Retired Persons: National Award. (1960)
New York Medical College: Award of Centennial Medal. (1960)
American Psychiatric Association: Honorary fellowship. (1960)
U.S. Department of Labor: Award of Merit. (1960)
Graduate School of Library Science of Drexel Institute of Technology: Distinguished Achievement Award. (1960)
Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, Inc.: National Award. (1960)
R.I. Association for Retarded Children, Inc.: Dedication of headquarters building, to be known as “The John E. Fogarty Center.” (1960)
Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S.: Elected honorary member and awarded medal. (1960)
Providence College: Awarded first Veritas Medal. (1960)
American Association of Dental Schools: Honorary membership. (1961)
National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation: National Award for Distinguished Service. (1961)
Brown University: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1961)
Salve Regina College: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1961)
Brandeis University: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1961)
U.S. Department of Labor: Appointed as representative to U.S. Labor Attache Conference. Rome, Italy. (1961)
American Cancer Society: Award for distinguished service. (1961)
American College of Dentists: Honorary fellowship. (1961)
Rhode Island Medical Society: Elected honorary member. (1962)
New York Medical College: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science. (1962)
Rhode Island College: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Pedagogy. (1962)
St. Francis College: Honorary Degree of Laws. (1962)
University of Rhode Island: Dedication of the John E. Fogarty Health Science Building for the Colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing. (1962)
Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1963)
Jewish War Veterans of U.S.A.: Award to outstanding Catholic for work in brotherhood. (1963)
World Health Organization: Appointed by President Kennedy as congressional advisor to WHO Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. (1963)
International Congress on Education of the Deaf: Award of appreciation for efforts on behalf of the deaf. (1963)
American Association of Retired Persons, International: Award for Distinguished Service. Copenhagen, Denmark. (1963)
Georgetown University: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1963)
National Hemophilia Foundation: Humanitarian Award. (1963)
University of Notre Dame: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1964)
Italian Government: Decree from the President of Italy conferring title “Commendatore al Merito della Repubblicaa Italiana.” (1964)
National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation: Awards, (1963) and (1964)
Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation: International Award in Field of Mental Retardation. (1964)
American Heart Association: Award of Merit, the first bestowed by the National Association. (1964)
New York University: New York University Medal in appreciation of meritorious service to his countrymen. (1964)
Gallaudet College: Presentation of Silver Medallion on occasion of 100^th anniversary. (1964)
Association of American Medical Colleges: Merit Award Medallion for signal service rendered to American Medical Education. (1964)
World Health Organization: Appointed by President as congressional advisor to WHO Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland for the sixth time. (1965)
Manhattan College: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1965)
Council for Exceptional Children: Award (1965)
Teachers College, Columbia University: Medal for Distinguished Service. (1965)
United States Jaycees: Member National Advisory Board for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Programs. (1965)
National Association for Mental Health, Inc.: Honorary membership. (1965)
National Society for Crippled Children and Adults: Award. (1965)
American Heart Association, Inc.: Heart of the Year Award. The White House. (1966)
Loyola University: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1966)
World Health Organization: Appointed by President Johnson as congressional advisor to WHO Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. (1966)
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science. (1966)
Howard University: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1966)
National Council of Senior Citizens: Award. (1966)
Gallaudet College: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. (1966)
University of the Pacific: Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science. (1966)