Refugees International’s annual Anniversary Dinner is an exclusive awards ceremony and celebration honoring individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to humanitarian action. The evening includes the presentation of the McCall-Pierpaoli Award and special honors to those who labor to improve the lives of displaced people and remedy displacement crises across the world.
This year, Refugees International is pleased to present the McCall-Pierpaoli Award to Nobel Peace Laureate José Ramos-Horta, whose work as Prime Minister and President of East Timor brought peace and stability to an area of the world long in need of leadership on behalf of the marginalized. Working both within and alongside the United Nations, he has proven to be an effective bridge builder and peacemaker, and brought East Timor, Indonesia and Australia together to forge a new state. Currently he serves as United Nations Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau.
The Congressional Leadership Award recognizes Members of Congress for their support of issues that have critical impacts on refugees and displaced people. Past recipients include the late Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ), Congressmen Chris
Smith (R-NJ), the late Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR), Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT).
The Richard C. Holbrooke Leadership Award recognizes those in local civil society who are the unsung heroes of neglected displacement crises. It is a tribute to Ambassador Holbrooke’s spirit as a great American statesman, consummate diplomat, and true humanitarian. The award was first given in 2011 to Amina Ali.
Join members of the Future Fund, a giving circle of more than 100 young professionals at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, for a celebration of the 2013 Future Fund grantees
City Year’s annual Idealism in Action Gala showcases how City Year is helping to end the dropout crisis in Washington, DC. The event is on May 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium (1301 Constitution Avenue NW).
City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools and teachers to help keep students in school and on track to succeed. In Washington, DC, City Year places 164 young AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors, mentors and role models in 16 schools, reaching more than 4,000 students. The Idealism in Action Gala brings more than 500 business and education leaders together with our young corps members for one of the most energetic and lively gala events in the city!
This year, we are honoring Frank LaPrade with the Lifetime of Idealism Award. Mr. LaPrade is Chief Enterprise Services Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Capital One and is being recognized for his steadfast commitment to charitable and community engagement.
Event Details
Event date and time: May 8, 2013, 6:30 PM
Cost: Individual Tickets: $250
Contact: Lauren Miner, 202-742-7376
Location: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, 1301 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Website: https://www.cityyear.org/
Event Description: City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools and teachers to keep students in school and on track to succeed. In Washington, DC, City Year partners with 16 schools and serves more than 4,000 students. The Idealism in Action Gala celebrates the year’s accomplishments and ensures that City Year corps members are able to continue serving as tutors, mentors and role models in our city’s highest-need schools. This year, City Year honors Frank LaPrade with the Lifetime of Idealism Award. Mr. LaPrade is Chief Enterprise Services Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Capital One and is being recognized for his steadfast commitment to charitable and community engagement.
6 PM VIP rooftop cocktail followed by VIP dinner and afterparty
7:45 Founder Circle rooftop cocktail followed by afterparty
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Operation Smile
This exclusive Gala, presented by Earth Day Network, will bring together leaders of industry, government and the NGO community to celebrate achievements, remove impediments and forge a path to a post-carbon future.
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Elon Musk, CEO & CTO, SpaceX, CEO and product architect, Tesla Motors, Chairman, Solarcity, will be honored with the 2013 Climate Visionary Award |
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Melanne S. Verveer, former U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues. Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security will be honored with the 3rd Annual Women & Green Economy Leadership Award |
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Special Guest: Sir Richard Branson, CEO Virgin Group |
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Actor and green living environmental expert Ed Begley Jr. will guest host the evening.
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Special Guest: Yves-Francois Blanchet, Minister of Sustainable Development and Environment, Quebec, Canada
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With remarks by:
James Balog, Chasing Ice – Short Listed for the Academy Award – Best Documentary
If purchasing tickets by check, please send to:
Earth Day Network
1616 P Street NW, Suite 340
Washington, D.C. 20036
$375
http://climategala2013.eventbrite.com/
 Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Address: 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 United States |
The 2013 RAMMY Awards Gala returns again this year for a festive evening built around the idea that in Metropolitan Washington, restaurants aren’t just thriving, they are experiencing a region-wide economic boom with new neighborhoods in bloom and the industry as a whole growing its vast footprint. According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurants in the District alone are projected to generate sales of approximately $2.7 billion in 2013.
“The hard work, vision and passion from these talented restaurateurs and culinary professionals has planted the seeds for this now ‘blooming’ dining scene we have here in Washington, DC,” said Kathy Hollinger, president of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). “The growth of the restaurant community really speaks to the growth of the region and we look forward to honoring this great industry on June 23.”
The RAMMYS begin with a cocktail reception at 6 pm, hosted by Boxwood Estate Winery and partners in the Virginia wine and beverage industry. The awards ceremony will follow at 7 pm with one hour of exciting awards presentations followed by a buffet-style dinner featuring the foods and wines of Chile and an exciting menu from Meat and Livestock Australia, just to name a few. The finalists for Beverage/Mixology program of the year will serve their RAMMY cocktails at specialty bars throughout the ballroom and a live band will set the scene for dancing and festivities until midnight.
Tickets to the RAMMYS are available for $225 for RAMW members, $300 for non-members, and may be purchased online at www.therammys.org, by calling 202.331.5990 or by email at therammys@ramw.org.
“The Big Easy at Washington Harbor”
August 19, 6-9
Tony & Joe’s 3000 K Street
cocktail attire
wacagala.com
Sneakerball is the only black-tie and sneakers gala that annually celebrates the best of sports in the Greater Washington, DC region. The event is organized to recognize the Greater Washington Sporst Alliance Foundation, the non-profit foundtion of the Sports Alliance that uses the philanthropic generosity of individuals and corporate donors to make strategic investments in emerging non-profits that use sports to enhance children’s lives.
Under the Gracious Patronage of His Excellency the Ambassador of France
and Madame Sophie L’Hélias-Delattre
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in cooperation with
the National Park Service requests the honor of your presence at the
Saturday evening, the Twenty-First of September
Two Thousand and Thirteen
On the stage of the Filene Center
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Vienna, Virginia
Reception 7 pm | Dinner 8 pm | Dancing
Black Tie | Valet Parking | Guest List at the Door
