During the almost two decades Councilor Pressley has been involved in Massachusetts and national politics, she has received numerous awards from various groups and organizations who appreciate Ayanna's unwavering support. Below are some of the more recent awards, honors and recognitions Councilor Pressley has received.
2011 NAACP Boston Branch Image Award
2011 BET Leading Woman Award
2011 Urban Empowerment Award- Year Up
2011 Lee F. Jackson Award- Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
2011 Public Leadership Award- Horizons for Homeless Children
2010 Power 100- Ebony Magazine
2010 Believe in Girls Award- Big Sister Association of Greater Boston
2010 United We Stand Award- Young Black Women's Society
2010 Champion for Choice- NARAL/Pro-Choice Massachusetts
2010 Woman of Excellence Award- Germaine Lawrence
PAVE the Way for Youth Award- REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
2010 Service Award- New Democracy Coalition
2010 Barrier Breakers in Diversity- The Boston Globe
2010 Political Player- Stuff Magazine
2010 Best of the New- Boston Globe Magazine
Living Legend Trailblazer Award- Boston Renaissance Charter School
Make New Friends Award- Girls Scouts of Eastern MA
2010 Women of Color Changing our World Award- Prince Hall, Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Stars
2010 SWSG Boston's 3rd Annual Jump into Spring- Strong Women Strong Girls
2010 Certificate of Achievement- Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. and Kaleidoscope
Dr. Carolyn Goodman History Maker Award- Freedom House
Shining Star Award- Mother Caroline Academy
2006 Wonder Woman Award- MA Women's Political Caucus