NERDS RULE INC. is proudly recognized locally, nationally, and globally for excellence in leadership, mental health advocacy, STEM innovation, and community impact, earning distinguished awards and international recognition for transformative service.
2025
24 November: Woman of The Year Finalist-San Diego Business Journal
01 August: Global Women of Impact Award -Skilledshere
20 June: CEO Leader of Influence Award- County of San Diego- Jordan Z. Marks
18 April: CEO of the Year Award Finalist- San Diego Business Journal
15 April: Made In Italy Day- Signs of Peace Award
26 February: Black Leaders of Influence Award- County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce/San Diego Business Journal
23 January: The 2025 Liz Shear Governance Fellowship Award- University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
2024
26 October: Certificate of Recognition from California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber.
26 October: Certificate of Mayoral Recognition presented by Mayor Todd Gloria for NERDS RULE INC., City of San Diego.
22 October: American CEO of the Year Nomination at the 7th Edition of The Burj CEO Awards, Istanbul, Türkiye.
20 October: 2024 Gesomino Giallo International Kindness Award, Palermo, Italy.
19 September: Leadership Award Finalist by ABC 10 News and SD LEAD San Diego.
11 September: Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Award Finalist by the San Diego Business Journal (NERDS RULE INC.).
14 May: YPAL (Young Professionals Association of Louisville) Community Impact Award Nomination.
03 May: ABC 10 News and SD LEAD San Diego Leadership Award Recipient for NERDS RULE INC.'s STEM Program.
06 February: CFO of the Year Finalist by the San Diego Business Journal.
2023
13 November: Kindness Champion Award from the World Kindness Movement.
28 October: Ghana Exemplary Women Leadership Award from Humanitarian Awards Global (HAG).
09 September: Inclusive Leadership in Action (ILIA) Award Nominee (Tristaca McCray and NERDS RULE INC.), RISE San Diego.
22 July: South Africa Olympus International HERA Award.
16 July: Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
29 June: Britain’s Multicultural Business & Community Champion Award Nomination: Community Unsung Hero.
07 June: Consultative Status with ECOSOC United Nations for NERDS RULE INC.
01 June: Globant Women That Build Rising Star Nomination.
2022
27 February: Founded A BRAVE SPACE Community Outreach Center.
26 February: Empowering Black Families Community Award from the Therapeutic Play Foundation/Black Mental Health Task Force.
31 December 2021: California Mentoring Partnership "Golden Bear Mentoring Award."
2021
16 June: NERDS RULE INC/Academy Featured in Forbes Business List Next 1000.
20 October: The Red Blazer Award
05 September: Best Nonprofit Award by Best of Black SD Magazine.
15 April: LONI Sisterhood Global Award.
26 March: 100 Successful Women in Business Award.
2020
30 September: Advisory Board Member with Rain on Me Organization, United Kingdom.
10 August: Featured in Gap Warriors spotlighting women leaders in nonprofit.
17 April: Launched NERDS RULE INC. Academy- Recognized by Forbes Magazine in 2021
2019 and Earlier Highlights
10 June 2019: Certificate of Incorporation in Virginia for NERDS RULE INC.
18 November 2018: The San Diego Prestige Award Winner- Most Influential Person in the Community
12 November 2017: The San Diego Prestige Award Nominee- Most Influential Person in the Community
14 March 2017: Proclaimed NERDS RULE INC. Day in San Diego, CA.
16 July 2016: Tristaca McCray Day was proclaimed in San Diego, CA, in recognition of her work in suicide prevention.
14 June 2016: White House Global "Change Maker" Award by First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama.
18 October 2012: California Senate Certificate of Recognition as Urban Leader Under 40 by the Urban League of San Diego County.
