On January 18th, 2023, Washingtonian hosted the 51st annual Washingtonians of the Year luncheon at The Willard InterContinental. Over 175 guests enjoyed an inspirational afternoon to honor esteemed changemakers featured in the “Washingtonians of the Year” editorial piece written by Anna Spiegel.
Attendees enjoyed delectable cuisine in the elegant Ballroom at The Willard InterContinental. Washingtonian President & CEO, Cathy Merrill delivered remarks and Tommy McFly, a former honoree and NBC4 Scene reporter, presented awards to the following 2022 honorees:
Lauren Anderson, Founder and Executive Director, Our Minds Matter
Alana Brown, Founder and Executive Director, the Safe Sisters Circle
Mark Bucher, Founder, Feed the Fridge
Ian Callender, Founder, Suite Nation and Sandlot
Sean Doolittle, Pitcher, Washington Nationals and wife Eireann Dolan, Author
Dr. Kurt Newman, President and CEO, Children’s National Hospital
Argelia Rodriguez, Founder and longtime executive director, DC-CAP
Adriana Schellhaas, Executive Director, Casa Chirilagua
Gabrielle Webster, CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Bob Woodward, Author and Journalist
Thank you to our sponsors Deloitte and PNC, for making this event possible.
Photography by Daniel Swartz and Jeff ElkinsThe Washingtonians of the Year luncheon took place in the iconic Ballroom at The Willard InterContinentalDoreen Gentzler, Tommy McFly, Suzanne Brennan FirstenbergGabrielle Webster delivering her acceptance speech.Dr. Kurt Newman, Gabrielle Webster, Mark Bucher, Washingtonian President & CEO, Cathy MerrillJulie Rosenthal, Argelia Rodriguez, Jessica RufElizabeth Kim-Wei (PNC), Sonia McCormick (PNC), Jermaine Johnson (PNC), Tisha Hyter (PNC)Jermaine Johnson (PNC), Cathy Merrill (Washingtonian), Jeremy Blank (Deloitte)Denise Callender, Ian Callender, Lennox Callender(Clockwise) Todd Anderson, Sue Anderson, Lauren Anderson, Tim Anderson, Andy Davis, Laura Beth Levitt, Elizabeth Gutting, Jen Leyton-ArmakanConnie Morella and Bob WoodwardFlorals for the event were provided by Elegance & Simplicity, Inc.Honoree Bob Woodward and Jeremy Blank (Deloitte) share a word.Washingtonian President & CEO, Cathy Merrill delivered remarks.Jermaine Johnson (PNC) and Jeremy Blank (Deloitte)Honoree and journalist Bob Woodward received a standing ovation.Delicious cuisine prepared by The Willard InterContinental.Ian Callender, Washingtonian Editor-in-Chief Sherri Dalphonse, Sean Doolittle, Eireann DolanJamari Green (Deloitte), Bobby Balakhanlou (Deloitte), Elizabeth Ryan (Deloitte)Lauren Nesbitt, Tiffany Pinkney, Edward Brown, Alana Brown, Janet Chesley, Brenda NesbittTracy Cohen, Darin Bucher, Madelyn Bucher, Mark BucherSafi Rauf, Susan Farkas (Washingtonian), Anna Spiegel (Washingtonian)Toni Bush, Dr. Kurt Newman, Alison Newman, Bob LeveyTyree Webster, Gabrielle Webster, Will FerrisPatrick Hruby (Washingtonian), Sherri Dalphonse (Washingtonian), Bob Woodward, Elsa Walsh, Clare McMullenShenique Gray (Deloitte) and Wendy Carr (Deloitte)Joan Dye, Jim Dye, Leslie MilkJoan Gregoryk and Tammey Drummond
