Bringing together more than 700 of the region’s most accomplished leaders, the Celebration of Leadership serves as the largest celebration of diverse, cross-sector changemakers in our region.

This year we're convening at the Grand Hyatt Washington to celebrate The Honorable Muriel Bowser ('13) as our 2026 Leader of the Years. For more than a decade, Mayor Bowser’s tenure has been defined by steady leadership and bold disruption, and this honor reflects the collective voice of cross-sector leaders from business, government, nonprofit, and civic institutions across the Greater Washington region who have witnessed the breadth of Mayor Bowser’s impact across the entire metropolitan region through three historic terms.

Join us on Wednesday, October 28, as we honor Mayor Bowser and her tireless commitment and steadfast dedication to our region!

PRESS RELEASE: LEADERSHIP GREATER WASHINGTON NAMES MAYOR MURIEL BOWSER LEADER OF THE YEARS

Interested in supporting this year's Celebration of Leadership? 

Please contact Shayla Hines-Graham, Director of Development & Engagement, at shinesgraham@lgwdc.org for more information on how you can be a part of our biggest night of the year!