H.G. Adams has received the following awards:
- The 2015 Harold Delaney Exemplary Leadership Award from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education
- Named a History Maker in Science Education in 2012 by History Makers (The Nations largest African American video history archive.)
- The 2012 QEM Catalyst in STEM award for “Broadening Participation and Effective Mentoring in STEM”
- Named a “2004 Alumni Star” by the School of Science and Technology, Norfolk State University. (2004)
- Presented with the Golden Torch Award for “Lifetime Achievement” by NBSE. (2002)
- Named 20th Century Outstanding Educator by Black Issues in Higher Education. (1999)
- Recipient of the “Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.” (1995)
- Awarded “Centennial Medallion” by the American Society of Engineering Education. (1993)
- Named to the U.S. Congressional Task Force on Women, Minorities and the Handicapped in Science and Technology. (1989)
