What actions has she done that have significantly improved American politics? Would her achievements surpassed those of, say, Dolley Madison?  As far as being notable, even how would they surpass the achievements of Ruth Bader Ginsburg?   Right now she's way more important than Hillary because she's in power, and perhaps the issuers of the award gave it to Nancy to spite Hillary, or perhaps Hillary was too busy molting or having her exoskeleton replaced so she couldn't come.  We shall see, but I don't put too much significance on this award being issued to Nancy Pelosi.