Yes, Kash Patel has stated that he received an award from Loretta Lynch, who served as Attorney General under President Obama. Specifically, he received the 2017 Assistant Attorney General's Award.
Here's a summary of the details:
The Award: Patel received the 2017 Assistant Attorney General's Award.
Awarding Authority: The award was given by then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
Reason for the Award: Patel received the award for his work in helping Uganda bring members of al-Shabaab to justice for the 2010 bombing that killed 76 people, including one American. This involved prosecuting terrorists from organizations like al-Qaeda and al-Shabaab.
Context: Patel received the award while working in the Obama Justice Department as a national-security prosecutor.
It's worth noting that Patel's later career moves, particularly within the Trump administration, have been a subject of discussion and debate.