Washington, D.C. (October 27, 2025) — DC Action will honor six community champions for their trailblazing advocacy to improve the lives of children and youth in the District of Columbia. The organization will also honor Free DC, the grassroots movement demanding full self-governance, with its inaugural Beacon Award at the 2025 Renaissance Awards on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 6:00–8:30 PM at the Wharf Dockmaster Building, 101 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024.
The 2025 Renaissance Awards Honorees Include:
- Jani Cousins – Rising Star
- Glenda Diaz – Home Visitor of the Year
- Danielle Dupree – Youth Champion of the Year
- Free DC – Inaugural Beacon Award
- Priscilla Huayllas – Early Educator of the Year, center-based
- Renita “Mommy Gayle” Simril – Early Educator of the Year, home-based
- Rohan Young – Rising Star
The night will include special guest presenter Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, a reading by a youth presenter, and a musical performance by The Experience Band & Show’s Second Line of the City. The expected turnout is 110.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Wharf Dockmaster Building, 101 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024