Awarded by the American Chemical Society Southern Region, recognizing her significant contributions to chemistry in the Southern United States.

Received the USDA's highest honor for her exceptional service and contributions to agricultural research.

Honored with the prestigious Lemelson-MIT Lifetime Achievement Award for her groundbreaking inventions and their impact on society. This award recognized her lifetime dedication to innovation.

Benerito was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her pioneering work on wash-and-wear cotton. This honor cemented her legacy as one of America's most influential inventors.

Throughout her career, Benerito received numerous other awards and accolades from scientific organizations, universities, and government agencies, recognizing her exceptional contributions to textile chemistry and her impact on the textile industry.