Dr. Maria Hankerson

Vision and Outcomes Unlimited

Dr. Hankerson has received numerous business and civic awards. Employing hundreds of people over the years, she has been instrumental in serving others through mentorship and service. She has a proven track record of giving back as a philanthropist and volunteer.

GOVERNMENT

  • Smithsonian Institution. Regional Board Council. 2023
  • State of Maryland. Commissioner. Department of Health. Maryland Community Health Resources. 2023
  • District of Columbia. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser. July 1, 2017 as “Dr. Maria J. Hankerson Day” in honor of services addressing the healthcare needs of high-risk residents.
  • Official Citation. Senate of Maryland’s Minority Leader of the 23rd District, One of the Washington Metropolitan Area’s Most Influential Women in the State of Maryland,” 2017.
  • US Small Business Administration, National Office, National Small Business 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year, 2005.
  • US Small Business Administration, Washington Regional Office. Small Business Firm of the Year, 2005.
  • US House of Representatives, 4th Congressional District of Maryland. Commendation for Economic Support of Residents of the State of Maryland, 2002.
  • Senate of the State of Maryland, 25th Congressional District. Small Business Leader, 2002.
  • County Council of Prince Georges County, District 4, Exemplary Services and Community Commitment to Prince Georges County, Maryland, 2002.
  • Senate of Maryland. Control Board Member. Overseeing the Prince George’s County Schools management and operations, 2000-2002.
  • Key to the City of New Orleans, 1992.

CIVIC

  • Listed on Contributor Recognition Plaque. Museum of African American History and Culture, Name Recognition on Donor Plaque. 2015 -present.
  • Exceptional Women in Business & Government, Minority Business Network, 2010.
  • CEO of the Year, Maryland Black Caucus Foundation, 2009.
  • Outstanding CEO award, Prince George’s County Business Roundtable, 2008.
  • Circle of Leaders, Collaborator Award, Leadership Greater Washington, 2007.

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Chairman’s Circle, Washington Performing Arts, 2017-present.
  • Leadership Greater Washington, 2001-present.