Nominations are open, through September 7th, for the Washington Blade Best of LGBTQ DC Readers' Choice Awards. I have been nominated many times in the past and I was voted Most Committed Activist in 2022 and 2024.
As much as I would appreciate another nomination in that category, I encourage you all to nominate someone else: Zar.
For the past eleven years, Zar has worked tirelessly to improve our community. In addition to creating and running Team Rayceen Productions, he has been involved with various events and organizations over the years. Earlier this year, he stepped away from some of his duties with Team Rayceen, but the work for him never stopped! He continued to consult and advise behind the scenes, advocate for performers, and rally people for causes.
Zar has never been a nominee, and I would appreciate it if you could help me make it happen for him this year by nominating him for Most Committed Activist.
Please use the link to nominate. Only an email address is required, and ANYONE can enter nominations for as many or few categories as they want.
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Most Committed Activist: Zar
https://washblade.survey.fm/2025-best-of-lgbtq-dc-nominations
From Team Rayceen Productions:
We encourage you to nominate in the categories below:
Best LGBTQ Bar: Spark Social House
Best Local Content Creator: Dr Vivid (Ashley Elliott)
Best Local Website/Media: Queering the District Podcast
Best Community Ally: Erin Palmer
Best Salon/Spa: Vernon Martin's Salon
Best LGBTQ Event: Team Rayceen Productions: Sights and Sounds
Best World Pride Community Activation: Indigenous World Pride
Best World Pride Flagship Event: Human Rights Conference
Best Diversity of Pride Event: Silver Pride
Best Theater Production: We Are Gathered