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PHOTOS: Best of LGBTQ DC Awards Party

Community organizations and individuals honored at Blade’s annual event

Published

4 years ago

October 20, 2022

Cake Pop! served as emcee of the Washington Blade's Best of LGBTQ DC Awards Party at Eaton DC on Thursday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade announced the winners of its 21st annual Best of LGBTQ DC Awards at a party at Eaton DC on Thursday, Oct. 20. Cake Pop! served as the emcee with performances by Molasses, Vagenesis and Desiree Dik.

To see a full list of this year’s winners, click here.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the @WashBlade Best of LGBTQ DC Awards. @The_Vagenesis performing: pic.twitter.com/g71fLOrh0u
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 20, 2022

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A scene from the SUNFESTIVAL Night of Dance at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Sept. 6. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

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(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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2 weeks ago

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

The Miss Gay Old Bay pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Aug. 29. Vanya Varushka was crowned the winner. Glitter Douglas was named first runner-up. Both Varushka and Douglas qualify to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland pageant in October.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)