On Saturday, December 17th, Senator Squadron received the Public Servant of the Year Award from the Little Italy Merchants Association (LIMA) and the Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation, in recognition for his "compassion, humanity, and commitment in serving the citizens of the Little Italy and Chinatown communities."

After being presented with the award by LIMA President John Fratta, Senator Squadron joined Chinatown and Little Italy leaders to march in the annual East Meets West Christmas Parade.