Honors
- In August 2007, Hennessy was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in recognition of her trampoline achievements. Her father was already a member of the Hall of Fame, and they are the first father and daughter ever to be inducted.
- World Acrobatics Society Legends Hall of Fame
- Southern AAU Athlete of the Year
- Lifetime achievement award from the International Trampoline Federation
- Taurus World Stunt Award nomination
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