On January 9, 2025 Washingtonian hosted the 53rd annual Washingtonians of the Year Luncheon at The Willard InterContinental hotel. This annual celebration honors the efforts of 10 individuals who dedicate themselves to helping others and making differences in their communities.  Opening remarks were made by Washingtonian’s editor, Sherri Dalphonse, who welcomed the guests and highlighted the significance and legacy of this prestigious award while also thanking our sponsors PNC and Deloitte for making the event possible.  While guests enjoyed their savory lunch, Tommy McFly, NBC4 Scene reporter and past honoree, kicked off the event by presenting each of the 2024 honorees with personalized plaques and framed cover photos of their Washingtonian photo shoot.  Congratulations to our 2024 Washingtonians of the Year! Steve Abraham – CEO and Founder of Wilderness and Learning, INC (WILL) Neal Augenstein – Reporter at WTOP Amb. Stuart Bernstein – President of Bernstein Family Foundation Sen. Ben Cardin – Senator Ben Cardin Jacqueline Conerly and Donald Conerly – Co- Founders at Recovery Cafe Reginald Douglas – Artistic Director of Mosaic Theater Schinnell Leake – Founder and Executive Director at Extra-Ordinary Birthdays Inc Dr. Basim Khan – Chief Executive Officer at Neighborhood Health Elizabeth O’Donnell – Founder of Aaliyah in Action Thank you to our vendor partners, The Willard InterContinental and TreBella Events LLC.  Photography by Daniel Swartz and Magdalena Papaioannou PNC’s Jermaine Johnson and Sonia McCormick with Deloitte’s Bobby Balakhanlou and Jeremy Blank 2024 Honorees Jacqueline Conerly, Senator Ben Cardin, and Donald Conerly Ami Aronson and 2024 Honoree Ambassador Stuart Bernstein Sanaz Efthari, Heather DeBari, 2024 Honoree Elizabeth O’Donnell, and Kate O’Donnell PNC’s Jermaine Johnson, Washingtonian Editor Sherri Dalphonse, and Deloitte’s Jeremy Blank 2024 Honoree Reginald Douglas gives remarks Deloitte’s Bobby Balakhanlou and Jake Park Past honoree Mark Bucher and Julie Donaldson 2024 Honoree’s Donald and Jacqueline Conerly of Recovery Café 2024 Honoree Neil Augenstein celebrates with his family Henry, Paula, and Mia Augenstein Past Honoree Barbara Harrison and NBC4’s Tommy McFly Steven Clay and Jordan Bookey Past Honoree Ronald Kessler, Matheos Mesfin, and Tedros Bitew Jody Tick and Past Honoree Sara Milner Mila Loube, 2024 Honoree Schinnell Leake, and Christian LoubeThe post Photos from the 2024 Washingtonians of the Year Celebration first appeared on Washingtonian.