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2010 Washingtonians of the Year

For 39 years, The Washingtonian has honored those who bring help and hope to the neediest among us, give at-risk children a fighting chance, enrich our educational and cultural lives, and make Washington a better place for all of us.

Written by Leslie Milk | Published on January 21, 2011

Rebecca and Hugo Medrano The founders of GALA Hispanic Theater	Ronald Paul Kidney research champion	Barbara Mikulski Focusing in on women’s rights and national security
Patricia Nalls A source of support for women with HIV	Jim Farley WTOP’s Vice President of News and Programming	Bill McGregor A football coach who aims for higher education
Joan Marie Conway Volunteer director of the St. Camillus food pantries	Devon McTavish A soccer star speaks out about Crohn’s disease	Trudy Harsh Helping those with disabilities live independently
Mary Brown Life Pieces to Masterpieces keep kids invested in art and out of trouble	Robert Templin President of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)