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BECAUSE THEY'RE FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WASHINGTON DC

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024
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Washington, DC, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC , is thrilled to announce the return of the Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival , a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent.

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  • Washington, DC, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC , is thrilled to announce the return of the Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival , a three-day event dedicated to amplifying BIPOC comedic talent.
  • A spinoff of the American Black Film Festival, BTF aims to propel a new generation of stand-up comedians to stardom and showcase content in the comedy genre that features people of color.
  • In 2023, the BTF festival garnered a tremendous response, drawing more than 5,200 attendees and 1,000 submissions for the showpiece "Breakout Comedian of the Year" competition.
  • BTF partners and sponsors to date are the presenting partner Events DC, DC Improv and programming from LAFF MOBB.

2024 USO Service Members of the Year and Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment to Be Recognized at USO Gala

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星期一, 四月 1, 2024
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The USO Gala, on April 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., will also recognize Steve Cannon, Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, Army veteran and member of the USO Global Advisory Council, with the USO Merit Award.

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  • The USO Gala, on April 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., will also recognize Steve Cannon, Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment, Army veteran and member of the USO Global Advisory Council, with the USO Merit Award.
  • Steve Cannon, who will receive the USO Merit Award, serves as Vice Chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), a for-profit holding group under the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses.
  • The USO Service Members of the Year were nominated by command leadership from each military branch and final selections were made by a USO committee.
  • For more information about the 2024 USO Service Members of the Year, visit https://www.uso.org/stories/3733-meet-the-2024-uso-service-members-of-th...

GovExec Announces 2024 Government Hall of Fame Inductees

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星期三, 三月 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.
  • Building on Government Executive's more than 50-year history covering the government and public sector, the Government Hall of Fame has become a staple of its mission to acknowledge the current and former officials and industry stakeholders leading its evolution.
  • "This year's Government Hall of Fame inductees are prime examples of the powerful change public servants can instill.
  • In addition to the Government Hall of Fame's 2024 class, the Fed 100 Awards will be presented at GovExec's Evening of Honors Gala.

GovExec and Nextgov/FCW Announce 2024 Federal 100 Winners

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星期五, 二月 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the winners of the 2024 Federal 100 Awards. Renowned as the most prestigious awards for the federal IT community, the Fed 100 recognizes a range of leaders who have pushed government operations forward through innovative tech approaches. Coordinated by Nextgov/FCW, which provides federal technology executives with the information, ideas and strategies necessary to successfully navigate the complex world of federal business, the Fed 100 will be presented during GovExec's annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington DC on April 24, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the winners of the 2024 Federal 100 Awards.
  • Renowned as the most prestigious awards for the federal IT community, the Fed 100 recognizes a range of leaders who have pushed government operations forward through innovative tech approaches.
  • From agency employees and members of the federal contracting sector to academics, independent watchdogs, and members of Congress, the Fed 100 is dedicated to reflecting the spectrum of changemakers driving the evolution of the federal IT space.
  • The 2024 winners include:
    James Adams - Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Department of Energy
    Steven Costa - Air Force/U.S.

COMMON HONORED WITH SOUNDEXCHANGE MUSIC FAIRNESS AWARD

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星期四, 十二月 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist Common was honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for his advocacy with the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA).

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist Common was honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for his advocacy with the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA).
  • "Common is a master lyricist, respected by his peers in the art form, and an outspoken advocate for creators," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
  • We are honored to work alongside Common and to recognize him with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award."
  • Common joins previous SoundExchange Music Fairness award recipients Gloria Estefan and Dionne Warwick.

Bobcat Compact Loader Inventors Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame

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星期一, 十月 30, 2023
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Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat® skid-steer loader), have formally been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).

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  • Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat® skid-steer loader), have formally been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).
  • “The ingenuity of the Keller brothers spurred the compact equipment industry,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America.
  • The 2023 National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held Oct. 26 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., where the new Inductee class was honored for its contributions to society.
  • To improve the design of the loader, a second set of drive wheels was added to the back of the loader in 1960.

Col. Jennifer Pritzker Named Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally Award Recipient

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星期四, 十月 12, 2023
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Chicago, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAWANI Enterprises is pleased to announce its President and CEO, Col. Jennifer Pritzker, was named the 2023 Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally award recipient during the Foundation’s annual Heroes & History Makers celebration on October 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

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  • Chicago, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAWANI Enterprises is pleased to announce its President and CEO, Col. Jennifer Pritzker, was named the 2023 Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally award recipient during the Foundation’s annual Heroes & History Makers celebration on October 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
  • Hidden Heroes encourages military caregivers to connect to resources and inspires individuals and organizations to support military caregivers in their communities.
  • She is also the founder of three non-profits: Pritzker Military Foundation, TAWANI Foundation, and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
  • The gift, which will be payable over four years, will support the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s caregiver programs and community outreach.

Events DC Returns as a Major Sponsor of Annual DC JazzFest

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星期三, 五月 31, 2023
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Washington, DC, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Events DC , the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, and the DC Jazz Festival ® (DCJF) announced today that Events DC isreturning as a major sponsor of the 19th Annual DC JazzFest .

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  • Washington, DC, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Events DC , the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, and the DC Jazz Festival ® (DCJF) announced today that Events DC isreturning as a major sponsor of the 19th Annual DC JazzFest .
  • “We are proud to continue our support of the DC JazzFest,” said Angie M. Gates, president and chief executive officer at Events DC.
  • “The return of the DC JazzFest to the Wharf over Labor Day weekend is one of my favorite activities.
  • Last year alone, more than 68,000 people attended DC JazzFest, which included more than 40 concerts across more than 12 venues including DC JazzFest at The Wharf.

Seven Military Heroes Recognized as 2022 USO Service Members of the Year

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星期二, 二月 14, 2023
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The United Service Organizations ( USO ) is proud to recognize seven junior enlisted service members whose extraordinary acts of bravery went above and beyond the call to serve through the 2022 USO Service Member of the Year Awards.

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  • The United Service Organizations ( USO ) is proud to recognize seven junior enlisted service members whose extraordinary acts of bravery went above and beyond the call to serve through the 2022 USO Service Member of the Year Awards.
  • A special tribute to the Service Members of the Year will be the highlight of an evening dedicated to raising support for the USO’s mission to keep American military members connected to family, home, and country throughout their service.
  • His actions ensured the safety of more than 3,500 service members and Department of Defense civilians.
  • Follow the USO on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for updates and join the conversation using #BetheForce on social media.

Omega World Travel CEO & Washington Business Hall of Fame Laureate Gloria Bohan Supports Next-Generation Leaders

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星期六, 十一月 12, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 30th, Omega's President and CEO, Gloria Bohan, will join her esteemed community of over 180 Laureates at the Washington Business Hall of Fame's annual event. Ms. Bohan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011 in recognition of her accomplishments and her role in providing vital resources for Junior Achievement. The event contributes to JA's efforts to empower today's youth through hands-on, authentic financial literacy education.

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  • Attendees will then take part in The Hall of Fame Master Class Series in which six recognized local community and business leaders will share lessons from their career journeys and experiences.
  • This year Omega World Travel celebrates its 50th year as a dynamic international travel management company.
  • Currently, the largest woman-owned travel agency in the US, Business Travel News (2020) has also ranked Omega as the 4th largest privately-owned travel company.
  • Omega World Travel is a Woman Owned travel management company, a full-service travel agency, and a leader in the internet retail travel marketplace.