Join us for the 25th Annual Heroines of Washington Awards Gala
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at The Ritz Tysons Corner, VA.
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2025 marks the 25th Anniversary of Heroines of Washington. More than just an awards gala, this initiative celebrates women who make a meaningful impact beyond their job titles. This year we look forward to a beautiful evening, recognizing female leaders whose service makes a difference in our communities. Over 20 finalists will be recognized, and 8 winners will be celebrated and honored. The event will attract more than 30 sponsors and 400 guests with a goal to raise critical funds for March of Dimes.
Congratulations to the 2025 Heroines of Washington Awards Finalists!
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.
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March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.
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March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 85-year legacy, we support every pregnant person and every family.
Support our mission
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2025 award categories:
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Nominating a woman for this award is a powerful way to recognize leadership, elevate women in your organization or network, and showcase their achievements. An award will be presented to the most outstanding individual within each category, and all finalists will be recognized during the event.
Real estate and construction
Finance and banking
Professional services and consulting
Health and biotech
Technology and cybersecurity
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2024 award recipients
Corporate Heroine Award: Julie A. Smith, The Bozzuto Group
Rising Star Heroine Award Sponsored by PwC: Bailey Fellinger, ServiceNow
Healthcare Heroine Award: Jacklyn Wynn, GDIT
Professional Services Heroine Award, Dayana Villanueva, M&T Bank
Public Sector Heroine Award Sponsored by Carahsoft: Pam Promisel, George Mason University
Real Estate Heroine: Nicole Miller, Savills
Technology Heroine Award Sponsored by Microsoft: Brittany Wilson, CMA Technology, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Heroine Award presented by ASRC Federal: Amita Vyas, The George Washington University
Event leadership
2025 Co-Chairs: Diane Nguyen and Carly Mitchell, Guidehouse
Holly McKenzie, PwC
Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal
Julie Murphy, Sage Communications
Lauren Dower, Carahsoft
Carah Abod, Carahsoft
Richard Wheeler, KPMG
Deann O'Brien, M&T Bank
Chaise Schmidt, Colliers
Sumedha Mongia, Woddle
Tonya Klause, Granicus
Andrea Murray, JBG
Kelly Kenney, Lockton
Executive Leadership Committee:
2024 Heroines of Washington
The Bernardo family
2024 Ambassador Family
Health & Biotech
Aimee Liu, Guidehouse
Gracelyn McDermott, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States
Nidhi Reva, Nested
Ayana Martin, PhD, Viridian Therapeutics
Finance & Banking
Andrea Connolly, M&T Bank
Kristyn King, Amazon
Sherlonda Goode Jones, EY
Professional Services & Consulting
Charlyn Stanberry, National Association of Broadcasters
Sinafik Gebru, Lockton Companies
Leslie Merriman, Skin Memory Spa
Valery Maya, PWC
Real Estate & Construction
Susan A Sonley, Kent Commercial Inc.
Kristin Niver, Robinson+Cole
Nora Abramson, Tower Companies
Technology & Cyber Security
Alisa Whyte, Merritt Group
Jacqueline (Jackie) Malkes, SAS
Patty Obermaier, Resigility
Krysten Wicks, Amazon Robotics
Corporate Heroine Award: Julie A. Smith, The Bozzuto Group
Rising Star Heroine Award Sponsored by PwC: Bailey Fellinger, ServiceNow
Healthcare Heroine Award: Jacklyn Wynn, GDIT
Professional Services Heroine Award, Dayana Villanueva, M&T Bank
Public Sector Heroine Award Sponsored by Carahsoft: Pam Promisel, George Mason University
Real Estate Heroine: Nicole Miller, Savills
Technology Heroine Award Sponsored by Microsoft: Brittany Wilson, CMA Technology, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Heroine Award presented by ASRC Federal: Amita Vyas, The George Washington University
Holly McKenzie, PwC
Jennifer Felix, ASRC Federal
Julie Murphy, Sage Communications
Lauren Dower, Carahsoft
Carah Abod, Carahsoft
Richard Wheeler, KPMG
Deann O'Brien, M&T Bank
Chaise Schmidt, Colliers
Sumedha Mongia, Woddle
Tonya Klause, Granicus
Andrea Murray, JBG
Kelly Kenney, Lockton
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