
Thank you for your making the 2009 Champions of Democracy Awards such a success. See you next year!
2009 Champions of Democracy Awards
Annually, DC Vote recognizes Champions of Democracy for their dedication to fulfilling the promise of democracy for the Americans who call Washington, DC home. These men and women cherish the United States as a beacon of freedom and democracy. Through their actions and words, they defend our freedoms and promote our ideals.
Join DC Vote and fellow supporters of democracy for this outstanding annual fundraiser. This year's event, emceed by Andrea Roane of WUSA9, promises to be one of the biggest in our organization's history. This fall we are proud to honor some outstanding individuals and organizations for their unfailing commitment to democracy and our community. This year we will honor:
- U.S. Congressman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI)
- Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
- Akridge Real Estate
Program highlight: video by Stephen Colbert of the Colbert Report, a DC Vote exclusive! Click here for the most recent interview with Colbert about DC voting rights.
Click here to learn more about our Champions of Democracy host, Andrea Roane. A member of the WUSA9 team since 1981, Andrea's commitment to community service has been recognized with numerous awards.
Featured Sponsors and Donors
The Lawrence and Lillian Solomon Fund
Richard and Lois England
Trish and George Vradenburg
More Information on the Awards Dinner
For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities for DC Vote's 2009 Champions of Democracy Awards Dinner, contact Pascale-Emmanuelle Nouama by phone at 202.462.6000 x16 or by e-mail at penouama@dcvote.org.
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