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CIVIC SUCCESS The D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards event recognizes a range of individuals whose businesses have made significant social and economic impacts on the District. This year’s roster of winners highlighted the growth and prosperity of Washington’s civic community, including its booming real estate sector. Monty Hoffman of P.N. Hoffman received the Economic Impact Award for his groundbreaking development of the Wharf, which has revitalized the Southwest waterfront. Others recognized included Community Impact Award recipients Michael Ha and Harrison Suarez of Compass Coffee, Deryl McKissack of McKissack & McKissack (Business of the Year), Ted Leonsis (Business Leader of the Year) and Sheila Johnson, who couldn’t be there to accept the Lifetime Legacy Award but was represented by Mayor Muriel Bowser. More than 1,200 guests attended the event, which included a silent auction offering Washington sports memorabilia and lively entertainment by DJ Blackhouse, Black Alley, DJ Kool and Doug E. Fresh. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM
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