In 2025, The Daily Record recognized Dr. Nkem Okeke as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women, honoring her leadership in breaking barriers, driving change, and mentoring future leaders. Selected by past honorees and business leaders, this award celebrates her professional excellence, community impact, and dedication to empowering others
“Breaking barriers, leading companies, creating change, building communities, growing economies, and charting new territory—are the ways to get to and stay on top,” said Dr. Okeke. “It feels good to wake up every day and do your very best. To be recognized for it is the icing on the cake.”
This award reflects Dr. Okeke’s ongoing commitment to leadership, resilience, and purposeful impact.
