Idealism in Action Gala

CITY YEAR WASHINGTON, DC'S 2008 IDEALISM IN ACTION GALA

Honoring Mayor and Mrs. Fenty with the
2008 Lifetime of Idealism Award and
Recognizing the 2008 Idealists of the Year

EVENT DETAILS:

May 13, 2008
6:30pm

Ronald Reagan Building, Atrium
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
14th Street entrance
(complimentary garage and valet parking)

Dress: Business Attire

The Idealism in Action Gala is City Year Washington, DC's annual benefit gala and one of the city’s premiere events. This evening celebrates the power of young people to make a difference with a festive night of exceptional cuisine, inspirational speakers, and by honoring a community champion.

More than 500 citizens, business and community leaders, and City Year Washington, DC corps members join together on this evening to champion the work and dedication of young people who believe they can change the world.

For information on table sponsorships and individual tickets, contact Audra Clark or CLICK HERE.
To purchase tickets or tables online, CLICK HERE.
To watch a video the 2007 Idealism in Action Gala, CLICK HERE.

Honoring a Lifetime Commitment to Idealism: Mayor and Mrs. Fenty

Fenty Photo

City Year Washington, DC is honored to award its 2008 Lifetime of Idealism Award to two of our city’s most committed public servants, Mayor Adrian and Mrs. Michelle Fenty. Born and raised in DC, Mayor Fenty has long been invested in improving the Washington, DC community. Mayor Fenty was first elected to the District of Columbia Council in 2000. As the councilmember representing Ward 4, Mayor Fenty quickly earned a reputation as a champion for constituent services. In 2006, Fenty ran for Mayor on a platform of bringing a more transparent and hands-on approach to the DC government. Since taking office, Mayor Fenty has worked tirelessly to improve DC’s public education system, build affordable housing, and make DC streets and neighborhoods safer.

A successful practicing attorney specializing in global technology transactions at Perkins Coie, Michelle Fenty also dedicates a significant portion of her time to improving the DC community. Born and raised in London, England, she is passionate about and committed to the betterment of children. She currently serves as a board member for Fight for Children and has served as a board member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. Mrs. Fenty is the President of the Advisory Board for the Capital Breast Care Center which provides comprehensive culturally-appropriate breast cancer screening services to uninsured women in the DC metropolitan area.

The couple and their seven-year-old twin boys, Matthew and Andrew, live in the District neighborhood of Crestwood. City Year is proud to honor Mayor and Mrs. Fenty with the 2008 Lifetime of Idealism Award for their tireless commitment to improving the DC community.

Recognizing Idealists of the Year

The Idealism in Action Gala is a great way for area companies to recognize an extraordinary community-minded employee as a 2008 Idealist of the Year. An Idealist of the Year is an employee volunteer who seeks to improve our community, nation, or world through acts of service and volunteerism. Recipients may have made a difference in the life of one person, an organization, or an entire community. All table sponsors have the opportunity to honor an Idealist from their organization who will be publicly recognized at the event and featured in an upcoming issue of National Journal. For more information about honoring an Idealist, CLICK HERE.