In 2017, Whitney was named as Men’s Hairstylist of the Year for the North American Hairstyling Awards, the most prestigious competition in the hair industry. Shortly after, Whitney gained global recognition by also winning Men’s Shot of the Year for Behind The Chair’s #ONESHOT Awards 

Whitney currently owns and operates THE AESTHETIC X WHITNEY VERMEER while continuing to reach the masses as a Global Educator, Platform Artist, and Editorial Hairstylist. Whitney's work can be seen in various men’s fashion magazines and many other world-renowned industry magazines.