Awards
I am proud of each and every award I have been given throughout the years. Each award is shows my dedication to District 23a and I am extremely proud of the recognition my work has earned.
2022
Letter of Thanks from the Maryland Military Coalition
Leadership in supporting veterans and military-connected people-ref HB 400- Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Hiring and Promotion Preferences - Veterans and Their Spouses PG/MC 106-22
2022
The American Legion Department of Maryland
Legislative Distinguished Service Award
2021
Maryland Military Coalition
Legislator of the Year
2021
Department of Defense
Certificate of Appreciation
2020
Arc of Maryland-Legislator of the Year 2020
For work on behalf of people with I/DD during the 2020 Legislative Session and her interest and support of The Arc Prince George’s County.
2020
Department of Defense-Certificate of Appreciation 2020
For leadership on public policy changes positively impacting the quality of life of Service members and their families.
2020
Maryland Community Action Partnership
Community Action Partner
2019
Purple Light-Bulb Award-Partnership
Support, Fearless Leadership in the fight against Domestic Violence, with the "Extreme Risk Protection Order" Legislation
2018
Department of Defense
Certificate of Appreciation for Leadership for Service Members and Families
2017
Juvenile Grant Planning and Review Council
Governor’s Citation for Outstanding Service
2017
Prince Georges County Municipal Association and Maryland Municipal
League Award
2017
American Veteran’s Award
Leo Anderson Memorial Freestate Award of Excellence
2017
Women Veterans United Committee, Inc
Certificate of Appreciation Support of Veterans
2016
Maryland State Medical Society
Legislative Award
2016
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center, Inc.
Maryland Champion for Crime Victims
2016
Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
Outstanding Commitment and Leadership in the Fight Against Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking
2015
Maryland Nurses Association
Service Award
2014
Washington Regional Alcohol Program
WRAPPY Award for Public Service
2014
Maryland Municipal League
Outstanding Friend Award
2014
Maryland State's Attorneys'
Legislator of the Year Award
2013
Maryland Municipal League
Certificate of Appreciation
2012
Martin Luther King Commemoration Award
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2012
Maryland Nurses' Association
Legislator of the Year Award
2011
Department of Maryland Disabled American Veterans
Outstanding Freshman Legislator
2011
Prince George's County Educators' Association
Association's Award
2001
Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Outstanding Legislative Advocacy Award