Dr. Hankerson has received numerous business and civic awards. Employing hundreds of people over the years, she has been instrumental in serving others as a distinguished business leader, mentor and philanthropist.
BUSINESS
- Senate of Maryland Official Citation, Washington Metropolitan Area’s Most Influential Women in Business.
- Exceptional Women in Business & Government, National Minority Business Network.
- CEO of the Year, State of Maryland, Black Caucus Foundation.
- Outstanding CEO, State of Maryland. Business Roundtable.
- National Headquarters, US Small Business Administration, Woman-Owned Small Business Firm of the Year.
- US Small Business Administration, Washington Regional Office, Small Business Graduate 8(a) Firm of the Year.
- US House of Representatives, Maryland 4th Congressional District, Economic Support of Residents.
- Senate of Maryland, 25th Congressional District, Business Leader.
CIVIC
- Donor Recognition Plaque, 2015 Society. National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Capital Construction, Executive Offices, Largo Community Church
- Legacy Donor of several institutions
APPOINTMENTS
- Supreme Court Historical Society, 2024.
- State Commissioner, Senate of Maryland, 2022.
- Mayoral Proclamation, “Dr. Maria J. Hankerson Day,” July 1, 2017, Muriel E. Bowser, Mayor, District of Columbia
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s Music at the Supreme Court, 2017-present.
- Presidential. The White House, Executive Office of the President, George H.W. Bush Administration