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Announcing the Winners of the 23rd Calvin Cafritz Awards Program

Washington, DC – The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, in partnership with the George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, within the College of Professional Studies, and the DC Department of Human Resources, is pleased to announce, honor, and celebrate the winners of the 23rd Calvin Cafritz Awards!

The Calvin Cafritz Awards program is the signature event of the Foundation, recognizing outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in the Washington, DC community. Over the last 25 years, the Calvin Cafritz Awards have been presented to over 100 extraordinary individuals and 10 innovative teams who played a vital role in providing outstanding service to District residents. This year’s ceremony will celebrate five individual winners who will each receive $7,500, and one remarkable team that will receive $15,000 for their hard work and relentless commitment to the District.

“When the Cafritz Awards were established in 2000, the Foundation wanted to shine a light on the contributions of extraordinary government employees,” said Jane Cafritz, President and CEO of the Cafritz Foundation. “We seek to encourage excellence and innovation by recognizing remarkable work and honor all who strive to make Washington, DC a wonderful place to live and work.”

 

The 23rd Calvin Cafritz Awards winners are:

  • Nancy Boyd – Nurse Educator, Department of Behavioral Health
  • Lindsey DuBose – Supervisor Compliance Specialist, Metropolitan Police Department
  • Alvin Layne – Data Analyst, Office of the Inspector General/Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
  • Karissa Minnich – Civic Design Manager, Office of the City Administrator
  • Anthony Snead – Recreation Specialist, Department of Parks and Recreation

The 23rd Calvin Cafritz Team Awards winner is:

  • Office of Program Review, Monitoring & Investigations/Stolen Benefits – Department of Human Services
    • Christa Phillips – Chief Accountability Officer
    • Paul Bowman – Supervisory Investigator
    • Ainslie MacLeod – Supervisory Program Monitor
    • Ebony Davis – Compliance & Monitoring Officer

Winners will be recognized during the 23rd Calvin Cafritz Awards Gala, a private event to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, on the George Washington University campus. For more information about the Awards, visit cafritzawards.org.

Message of Gratitude from the Cafritz Foundation

Dear colleagues and partners,

As we reflect on the past year, we want to express our deepest gratitude for all you do to serve and strengthen our community. We recognize that the challenges we face are complex and interrelated, and we are so proud to support you as you work to ensure that people feel safe, that neighbors are connected and cared for, and that our communities are places where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We know that the work requires exceptional commitment. Yet, every day you demonstrate compassion, dedication and an unwavering belief in what is possible. Your work inspires us, and we thank you for your resilience, for your vision, and for the countless ways you bring hope to our community. It’s an honor to support your work.

Most sincerely,

Jane Cafritz
President and CEO

Honoring the Best in Public Service: 22nd Annual Cafritz Awards Honors Distinguished DC Government Employees

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!

A Message from The Cafritz Foundation

Dear colleagues and partners,

For more than 75 years, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation has been unwavering in its commitment to the DC region and its residents.  As we begin a new year, we want to express our gratitude to our grantees for all they do to make our DC community better.  With the leadership of our Co-Executive Directors, Mary Mulcahy and Gretchen Greiner-Lott, we continue to listen to and learn from our grantees, providing responsive funds for community needs.  And, although we have moved to a new suite in the same building, we are not going anywhere.

We understand that the needs of the DC community are many and the issues are interconnected.  In this moment, the Foundation remains steadfast in our support for nonprofits across our priority areas – Arts and Humanities, Community Services, Education, Environment and Health.  Together with our grantees, the Foundation will continue to help build better communities and work to fulfill our mission of improving the lives of all DC area residents.

 

With appreciation,

Jane Cafritz
President and CEO

Cafritz Foundation Leadership Announcement

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is pleased to announce the promotions of Mary Mulcahy and Gretchen Greiner-Lott to the position of Co-Executive Director.

Ms. Mulcahy and Ms. Greiner-Lott bring a wealth of experience to the Foundation and have consistently demonstrated outstanding skills, leadership qualities, and a commitment to excellence in their roles. We are confident that they will continue to thrive in their new positions.

They will succeed Mardell Moffett, who resigned from the Foundation effective August 23, 2024.

Please join us in congratulating Gretchen and Mary on their well-deserved promotions.

We would like to thank Mardell for her 30 years of service. As she begins a new chapter, we want to recognize her significant contributions to the Foundation and the Washington DC area community. We wish her well.