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PHOTOS: Best of Gay D.C. Awards

Honorees included D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and transgender activist Gavin Grimm

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8 years ago

October 20, 2017

Mayor Muriel Bowser accepts her award for "Best D.C. Public Official" at the Washington Blade's Best of Gay D.C. Awards. (Washington Blade photo by Tom Hausman)

The Washington Blade held its annual Best of Gay D.C. Awards at Town Danceboutique on Thursday, Oct. 19. Among the honorees were D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and transgender activist Gavin Grimm. (Washington Blade photos by Tom Hausman and Michael Key)

: Last year’s Best of Gay D.C. party. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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George Takei speaks on the main stage

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George Takei was among the featured guests at Awesome Con on March 14. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

The annual fantasy, comics and science fiction convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 13-15. Featured guests included openly gay actor, author and activist, George Takei. The convention included LGBTQ panels and a “Pride Alley” with LGBTQ-specific booths in the exhibit hall.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)