The 48th annual Washingtonians of the Year luncheon, sponsored by Deloitte, took place on Wednesday, January 15 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel. The event brought together the current honorees, their guests and past Washingtonians of the Year to celebrate the accomplishments of this esteemed group. Each year, Washingtonian chooses local pioneers who have contributed significantly in their communities and are striving to improving the areas they live work in.
Catherine Merrill, CEO & President of Washingtonian, opened the program and 1994 Washingtonian of the Year Judy Woodruff emceed the program. Each honoree received a personalized plaque and a framed cover from their photo shoot with Washingtonian. All honorees also gave remarks during the program describing the work they do and thanking their supporters.
This year’s luncheon was supported by Deloitte’s Business of Kindness initiative. Our 2019 Washingtonians of the Year have gone above and beyond to prove that the transformative power of kindness and respect can have a meaningful impact on the world outside of office walls.
Congratulations to our 2019 Washingtonians of the Year! Corinne Cannon, Founder, Greater DC Diaper Bank Dr. Francis Collins and Diane Baker, Director, NIH & Board Member, Children’s Inn at NIH Ruby Corado, Founder, Casa Ruby* Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress Dr. Allison Jackson, Division Chief, Child and Adolescent Protection Center, Children’s National Hospital Matt Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, JBG Smith Nancy Richardson, Volunteer, CaringMatters Deborah Rutter, President, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Andy Shallal, Founder, Busboys and Poets Nick Sundberg, Founder, Loads of Love & Player, Washington Redskins
Past Washingtonian of the Year Judy Woodruff emceed the afternoon’s program.Erica Jordan, Tamika Tremaglio, Allison Solomon and Anu Vermani of DeloitteCathy Merrill welcomed guests at the start of the luncheon, and thanked Deloitte for their support.Carol Melton, Jessica Mailloux, 2019 Washingtonian of the Year Matt Kelly and Linda MathesCharles Jackson, Bradford Jackson, 2019 Washingtonian of the year Allison Jackson, Taylor Jackson and Geraldine McCarleyBeth Meagher, Sally D’Amato, 2019 co-Washingtonians of the Year Francis Collins and Diane Baker2019 Washingtonian of the Year Nancy Richardson loved the personalized plaque and framed photo from her photo shoot with Washingtonian2019 Washingtonian of the Year Deborah Rutter brought her mother Wini Lumsden as one of her guests.2019 Washingtonian of the Year Andy Shallal thanked his team and past honorees for their support of his work over the years.Consuella Lopez, Holly Goldmann, 2019 Washingtonian of the Year Ruby Corado, DeCorye Bradford, Rikki Nathanson and Larry Villegas-Perez2019 Washingtonian of the Year Carla Hayden and Jacqueline MarsCallie Williams, 2019 Washingtonian of the Year Corinne Cannon, Jack Williams and Jay Williams2019 Washingtonian of the Year Nick Sundberg took the time to sign fellow 2019 Washingtonian of the Year Allison Jackson’s copy of Washingtonian.Patricia Moore, Arthur Cotton Moore and Cathy MerrillKatherine Bradley and Don GrahamAll the 2019 Washingtonians of the Year took the time to autograph each other’s copies of the January issue that featured their stories.Sally D’Amato, Marissa Devito, Jenny Harris, Allison Solomon, Erica Jordan, Anu Vermani and Beth Meagher from Deloitte2019 Washingtonian of the Year Matt Kelly, Kara Alter, Carol Melton, Jessica Mailloux and Linda RabbittMatt Kneiss, Aimee Kneiss, Florence Sundberg and 2019 Washingtonian of the Year Nick SundbergDeanna McCray James and Bryonna HeadCarol Melton and Adrienne ArshtBela Muney, Larry Villegas-Perez, Consuella Lopez, 2019 Washingtonian of the Year Ruby Corado, Rikki Nathanson, Flor Sundberg and DeCorye BradfordDiane Rehm, Derrick Harkins and Juli HarkinsAnastasia Vlasovo and Jennifer Marshall
