The Congressional Dinner is the major fundraising event supporting the work of the WPCF. Originally an event hosted by the Women’s National Press Club to serve as an introduction for new Congressional members to the Washington community in the 1930’s it remains the place for those who make the laws and those who cover them to share an evening of good natured fun. The oldest and traditionally the first press dinner of the year, it is attended by members of the Washington press corps, members of Congress, elected officials and other DC notables.
Presented at the dinner are two awards, the The Washington Press Club Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who's outstanding accomplishments promote the journalistic profession and enhance the role of women journalists.
The 2008 Annual Congressional Dinner will be held on February 13, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Washington, DC.
As the premier fundraising event for the Foundation, the proceeds from the dinner fund the internship and scholarship programs. To learn more about supporting the Foundation through the Annual Congressional Dinner contact the Foundation’s Executive Director Suzanne Pierron at spierron@wpcf.org
Click here to see photos from the 2008 Dinner
Click here to see photos from the 2007 Dinner
Click here to see photos from the 2006 Dinner
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