The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, in partnership with George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL) and the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR), is thrilled to announce the individual and team winners of the 22nd Annual Cafritz Awards!
This prestigious program celebrates the exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact of DC Government employees who have gone above and beyond to serve the residents, workers, and visitors of our nation’s capital. It’s time to honor the unsung heroes who make a difference every day.
The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation partners with the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership to recognize and reward outstanding performance and exemplary service by DC Government employees. Each year, the Cafritz Awards recognize five individual winners, each receiving a $7,500 cash prize, and one winning team, which receives a $15,000 cash prize shared among its members.
Individual Winners
Jessica Marie Bress
Strategic Projects Advisor to the Chief of Police
Metropolitan Police Department
Anwar Mahmood
Accessibility Architect
DC Office of Disability Rights
Kofi Onumah
Pharmacist Inspector
DC Department of Health
Phillip S. Walker
Chief of Recreation for All
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Gashaw Woldehanna
Cluster Controller
Government Operations Cluster Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Team Winner
Team Name: Peer Case Management Institute Team
DC Department of Human Services
Lindsay Curtin
Policy Analyst, Strategic Planning and Data Division
Rachel Pierre
Interim Director
Miati Taliaferro
Program Analyst, Strategic Planning and Data
About The Cafritz Awards
Public Service Shines Bright: Cafritz Awards Celebrate Excellence in DC Government
