Washington Government Relations Group Presents DSG Principal, Minyon Moore, with President’s Award

THE WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS GROUP SALUTES SENATOR BOB MENENDEZ, CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROFESSIONALS AT THE THIRD ANNUAL TIN CUP AWARDS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012

The Washington Government Relations Group (WGRG), the nation’s oldest organization for African American government relations professionals, will honor leaders in the government affairs community at its Second Annual Tin Cup Awards Dinner. This Second Annual Tin Cup Awards Dinner builds on the success of the inaugural event and will honor individuals with a proven commitment to the enrichment of African-American government relations professionals.

The votes have been tallied and we are pleased to announce the following award recipients~

Adam Clayton Powell Award (Leadership in Diversity – Member of Congress)
The Honorable Robert “Bob” Menendez, U.S. Senate (NJ)
The Honorable Maxine Waters (CA) , Chief Deputy Democratic Whip & Member of the House Financial Services Committee

Augustus F. Hawkins Award (Leadership in Diversity – Organization)
Honorable Marc Morial & The National Urban League

Lucile Harris Bluford Spotlight Award (Journalism Highlighting Efforts in Diversity)
Soledad O’Brien, CNN

Reginald “Reg” Gilliam Award (Formerly the Atlas Award)
Lobbyist of the Year│ Yvonne McIntire, Calpine Corporation
Lifetime Achievement│ Larry Lucas, PHRMA (retired)

The President’s Award (Career Achievement – Leadership & Excellence)
Minyon Moore, Dewey Square Group