Best of The DMV Winners Celebration Comes to Busboys and Poets Anacostia on December 21

December 8, 2025

The Washington Informer is organizing a celebration and fundraising event on December 21st at Busboys and Poets Anacostia to honor the Best of The DMV 2025 finalists and winners. The evening gathering will feature food, live musical performances, DJ sets, and the official announcement of award recipients across various categories recognizing exceptional regional businesses, creators, and organizations. The event will also introduce a new scholarship named after late Informer reporter James Wright.

Who is affected

Best of The DMV 2025 finalists and winners
The Washington Informer newspaper
Community members and supporters attending the event
Busboys and Poets Anacostia (event venue)
Performers: Elijah Jamal Balbed, The JoGo Project, and DJ Lance Reynolds
Future recipients of the James Wright Memorial Scholarship
Local businesses, creators, and organizations being recognized

What action is being taken

The Washington Informer is hosting the Best of The DMV Winners Celebration & Fundraiser
Guests are being encouraged to reserve tickets in advance
The newspaper is providing free, fact-based local journalism

Why it matters

This event matters because it recognizes and celebrates outstanding contributions from local businesses, creators, and organizations across the DMV region, helping to strengthen community connections. The fundraiser supports The Washington Informer's ability to continue its 60-year mission of providing free, fact-based local journalism that uplifts and empowers the community. The introduction of the James Wright Memorial Scholarship creates a lasting legacy honoring a reporter while supporting future community members.

What's next

Official announcement of Best of The DMV 2025 winners will occur at the December 21st event
Introduction of the James Wright Memorial Scholarship will take place during the celebration

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