Washington Women of Excellence Awards
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Bowser Administration in honoring outstanding women in the District for their commitment, leadership, and excellence across all eight wards. Each year, honorees are nominated by members of the DC Commission for Women, MOWPI, and Mayor Bowser’s senior staff. Final selections are made by Mayor Bowser.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March.
MOWPI and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs - Trivia and Trailblazers
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March.
MOWPI'S Let Her Cook: Ingredients for Doing Business in District!
Join the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) for a workshop on business development and vendor success in the District!
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March.
DPR's Women in Leadership Series
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March.
MOWPI's Well Woman Workshop: Sustaining Our Health
As a part of MOWPI’s ongoing partnership with the American Association of University Women, this training helps early and mid-career professionals learn to negotiate fair salaries, better benefits, and advancement opportunities.
It’s time to celebrate Women’s History Month HerStory style! Presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser and hosted by FITDC and the incredible women who’ve shaped our city and country, the FITDC HerStory 5K, powered by OCTFME and AETNA, is the ultimate free run/walk event that brings energy, empowerment, and community to the streets of DC.
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser for the 21st Annual Emancipation Day Parade and Concert, Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Franklin Park (new location). Bring the whole crew out for FREE family fun, live performances, community spirit, and a celebration of the day DC made history.
DC — IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Due to overwhelming demand, the DC Emancipation Day Celebration has MOVED!
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser on Sunday, April 19th at 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW — that’s 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue.
This year’s March Madness event will focus on Mayor Bowser’s Growth Agenda and achievements, “Promises Made. Promises Kept” and “Run Through the Tape,“ during her 12 years in office.