DC/DMV Portraits of Excellence Fine Arts Honor Awards

Schedule

Sat Apr 05 2025 at 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage | Washington, DC

Advertisement
Come celebrate People of Impact at the DC/DMV Portraits of Excellence Honor Awards – a night to honor and recognize outstanding individuals.
About this Event

DMV Portraits of Excellence Fine Arts Honor Awards

- A Red Carpet Youth Scholarship Fundraiser



Come join us for a night of glamour and celebration at the DMV Portraits of Excellence Fine Arts Honor Awards starting with a VIP Red Carpet Reception at 4pm to introduce our Honorees. Portraits of Excellence gives recognition to the outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our community through Fine Arts. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of these remarkable honorees and enjoy an evening filled with dance, music, and entertainment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness excellence in action!


Our esteemed honorees include:

Mrs. Virginia Ali (co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl)

Mr. Raheem DeVaughn(R&B artist)

Dr. Rickey Payton (Renowned composer and performer)

Mr. Joe Clair (co-host of the FOX5 DMV Zone and the Nina and Joe Afternoon show on 96.3 WHUR-FM)

WHUR-FM,) Mr. Lafeyette Barnes & Mrs. Denise Rolark (Washington Informer)

Dr. Willie & Mrs. Dee Jolley (acclaimed motivational coaches)

Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliott (Experience Unlimited)

Mr. Glenn Singleton (President – Courageous Conversations)

Mrs. Wanda Lockridge (William Lockridge Foundation)

Mr. Stan & Mrs. Chereace Richards (the Richards Group)

Mr. Anthony Brown (Grammy Nominated Gospel Artist)

Mrs. Barbara Jones (Community Leader,) and other distinguished guests.




2025 Portraits of Excellence Annual Wall Calendar - DMV edition Calendars will be available for purchase. These 12x12 calendars feature a Portraits of Excellence Honoree each month with their honorary portrait and a short biography highlighting their contributions to the community.


ABOUT OUR TICKETS:

VIP Reception and Show Admission-4pm ($60)

At our VIP Reception, you will enjoy a Red Carpet experience with light hor d'oevres networking with our event Sponsors, Honorees, and featured performers and organizations. Reserved seating access for the show.


General Show Admission - 5pm ($40)

General Admission to Portraits of Excellence Fine Arts Honor Awards.


Complimentary Tickets:

For Sponsors, Honorees, and featured performers and organizations:

Our PORT VIP Liason staff will be contacting you directly by email or phone to confirm your attendance and issue your tickets. Inquire at [email protected].


Sponsorships and Partnerships

As a 501c3, The Portraits of Excellence relies on corporate, businesses, community organizations, and individuals to step forward to support our cause and programs. We have sponsorship and partnership packages for any size organization that offer strategic benefits, networking and marketing opportunities, and recognition. Inquire at the [email protected].


For more highlights of our upcoming events, visit our Facebook page:



For more information about The PORT and our full fleet of programs, visit our website at:
https://portexcellence.org/



Connect with Us! to inquire about bringing The PORT to your community! Inquire at [email protected].


Entertainment

Hosted by Dr. Justin Love, with featured performances by:

DC PREP- KIPP DC

URBAN NATION HIP-HOP CHOIR

THE DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS


Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage, 1816 12th Street Northwest, Washington, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 44.52 to USD 65.87

The PORT (Portraits of Excellence)

Host or Publisher The PORT (Portraits of Excellence)

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Washington

WABA x GWU Confident City Cycling
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm WABA x GWU Confident City Cycling

Potomac Square

TRIPS-ADVENTURES SPORTS
Tea Blending 101 w\/ Rough Seas
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm Tea Blending 101 w/ Rough Seas

Shop Made in DC - Georgetown - 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Intro to Lineoleum Printmaking w\/ Star Glow Rabbit
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm Intro to Lineoleum Printmaking w/ Star Glow Rabbit

Shop Made In DC

ART WORKSHOPS
Easter Egg Decorating for Kids: Celebrate Easter with Ukraine House
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm Easter Egg Decorating for Kids: Celebrate Easter with Ukraine House

Ukraine House

KIDS EASTER
Intro to Miniatures Painting
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 04:30 pm Intro to Miniatures Painting

Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Room 149AB)

ART FINE-ARTS
Carpathia at the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm Carpathia at the National Cherry Blossom Festival

FDR Memorial

FESTIVALS
April Board Games Bonanza
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm April Board Games Bonanza

Edlavitch DCJCC

Cooking & the Crown: Tom Parker Bowles in Conversation with Hugo Vickers
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm Cooking & the Crown: Tom Parker Bowles in Conversation with Hugo Vickers

University Club

ART LITERARY-ART
Saturdays At Brooklyn | Brooklyn On U | Food + Hookah
Sat, 10 Jun, 2017 at 10:00 pm Saturdays At Brooklyn | Brooklyn On U | Food + Hookah

BROOKLYN on U

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
ABIGAIL FRIDAYS || HIP-HOP FRIDAYS
Fri, 02 Nov, 2018 at 10:00 pm ABIGAIL FRIDAYS || HIP-HOP FRIDAYS

ABIGAIL

ENTERTAINMENT DANCE
CAPITALE SUNDAYS at ABIGAIL || HIP-HOP SUNDAYS
Sun, 04 Nov, 2018 at 11:00 pm CAPITALE SUNDAYS at ABIGAIL || HIP-HOP SUNDAYS

ABIGAIL

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Washington DC - Drag Queen Dinner Show - Wash
Fri, 17 May, 2019 at 07:00 pm Illusions The Drag Queen Show Washington DC - Drag Queen Dinner Show - Wash

Living Room

ENTERTAINMENT BRUNCH
Illusions The Drag Brunch Washington DC- Drag Queen Brunch Show - DC
Sun, 28 Jul, 2019 at 11:00 am Illusions The Drag Brunch Washington DC- Drag Queen Brunch Show - DC

Living Room

BRUNCH ENTERTAINMENT
Muscle Men Male Strippers Revue & Male Strip Club Shows Washington DC
Sat, 17 Aug, 2019 at 08:00 pm Muscle Men Male Strippers Revue & Male Strip Club Shows Washington DC

Muscle Men Male Strippers DC

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Underground Comedy at Wonderland Ballroom | Free Stand-Up Comedy Show
Sun, 19 Jan, 2020 at 08:00 pm Underground Comedy at Wonderland Ballroom | Free Stand-Up Comedy Show

Wonderland Ballroom

COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Washington, DC - Weekly Drag Queen Shows
Sat, 25 Jan, 2020 at 07:00 pm Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Washington, DC - Weekly Drag Queen Shows

Town Tavern DC

BRUNCH PARTIES
Reggae Thursdays @ Pure Lounge | 2 for 1 Drink Special
Thu, 25 Jun, 2020 at 06:00 pm Reggae Thursdays @ Pure Lounge | 2 for 1 Drink Special

Pure Lounge

ENTERTAINMENT REGGAE
Pure Fridays  Happy Hour &  Evening Party | 2 For 1 Drink Special
Fri, 26 Jun, 2020 at 06:00 pm Pure Fridays Happy Hour & Evening Party | 2 For 1 Drink Special

Pure Lounge

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
BRUNCH n BROOKLYN x DayParty #BROOKLYNSUNDAYS
Sun, 01 Nov, 2020 at 12:00 pm BRUNCH n BROOKLYN x DayParty #BROOKLYNSUNDAYS

BROOKLYN on U

BRUNCH PARTIES
Dinner  @BarCodedc on Friday
Fri, 04 Jun, 2021 at 10:00 pm Dinner @BarCodedc on Friday

Barcode

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT

What's Happening Next in Washington?

Discover Washington Events