In recognition of her immense contributions and achievements to the development of the society, the Dean of Commissioners/Special Advisers and Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet was honoured on October 16, 2021 with an award of  excellence tagged, "Hope Waddel Leadership Award of Excellence" during the 2021 Men's Christian Association(MCA) International Biennial Congress of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria which held at Bishop James Monyagh Pastoral Centre, Dominic Utuk way, Uyo.

Responding shortly after receiving the award, Dr. Edet appreciated God for the privilege to be a recipient of the prestigious award. While appreciating her boss, the Governor for the opportunity given her to serve in his administration, she thanked the church council for being good leaders by example and charged the participants to be good ambassadors starting from their immediate homes.

The award she added, is a motivation to work harder to move the state forward and contribute in making the society better.

The event was also attended by the Prelate and the Moderator of the General Assembly, Synod Moderators across the country, Delegates of  MCA and a host of other  invited guests, including senior citizens of the state and the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria.