PAST EVENTS

2019 AWE AWARDS LUNCHEON
The 2019 AWE Awards Luncheon celebrated 44 employers with one or more AWE award. The event focused on "The Road to Excellence is Paved with Positive Engagement."
When: Friday, June 7, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Morning Educations Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: "Catalysts of Culture: How Visionary Leaders Active the Employee Experience" presented by Julie Ann Sullivan
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: "Five Generations of Excellence: Valuing Age Diversity in the Workplace" presented by Lori A. Trawinski, Ph.D., CFP®
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker, Julie Ann Sullivan (Business Culture Expert & Author) and Event Emcee, Jessob Reisbeck (Good Morning Washington).
Thank you to our event sponsors!

2018 AWE AWARDS LUNCHEON
The 2018 AWE Awards Luncheon celebrated 46 employers with one or more AWE award. The event focused on "Witty, Gritty, and Wise: The Power of Cultivating Leaders at Every Level."
When: Friday, June 8, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Morning Educations Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: "Diversity's Creative Outcomes" hosted by Judy Ashley, Change Management Consultant
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: "Age is More Than A Number: A Road Map to the Research, Resources, and Rewards of Successful Inclusion" featuring presentation & panel discussion with: Phyllis Shurn-Hannah (SHRM), Phil Lenowitz (formerly NIH), and Phil Sahady (Chevo Consulting, LLC)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker, Robin Koval (Truth Intiative) and Emcee, Veronica Johnson (WJLA-TV/ABC7).
Thank you to our event sponsors!

2017 AWE AWARDS LUNCHEON
AWE held its 2017 Awards Luncheon, focused on Continued Care & Commitment to Workplace Excellence during Times of Changes. on June 9th. It was a day of learning, networking, and celebrating the 2017 AWE award winners.
When: Friday, June 9, 2017
Where: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Morning Educational Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: "Life-cycle Approach to Employee Benefits: From Hire to Retire" presented by Kelly Ann Dixon, Health & Welfare Business Consultant & Emily Noll,
National Director, CBIZ Wellbeing Solutions │ CBIZ Employee Services Organization10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: "Impact of Stress & Importance of Self-Care and Mindset" presented by Mindy Pierce, Director, Benefits & Well-being │Adventist HealthCare
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Networking
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker, Chris Hagood (Gallup) and Emcee, Lindsay Mastis (ABC7 and NewsChannel 8)
Thank you to our event sponsors!

2016 AWE AWARDS LUNCHEON
AWE Celebrates Workplace Excellence & Employee Engagement! The 2016 AWE Awards Luncheon was held on June 10th in celebration of all 2016 AWE award winners. The day featured three morning educational sessions, networking, and a formal awards luncheon. Thank you to all who joined!
When: Friday, June 10, 2016
Where: Bethesda Marriott (New location!)
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Morning Educational "Power" Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM : Mentoring in the Workplace - Erica Guyton, MorganFranklin Consulting
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : Mix, Mingle & Learn - Judy Ashley, CaringMatters, LLC
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM : Appeal Your Desk Sentence - Shannon Rodock, Envolve PeopleCare
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Networking
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker, Dr. Linda Henman and Emcee, Doug Kammerer
Keynote Newsletter from Dr. Linda Henman is available here. Thank you to our event sponsors!

2015 AWE AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Alliance for Workplace Excellence was proud to announce the 2015 Awards Celebration and Luncheon. Thank you to those who joined us for a day of learning, networking, and celebrating. The event focused on The Future of Excellence.
When: Thursday, May 21, 2015
Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Morning Educational Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM : Workforce of the Future Think Tank facilitated by Mary Ellen Savarese (NIH)
10:55 AM - 11:30 AM : Building Your Future Workforce includes Building Your Employees' Financial Success presented by Brian Thoms (Ameriprise Financial)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: AWE Networking Cafe
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: AWE Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker, Michele Norris and Emcee, Leon Harris.
Thank you to our event sponsors!

2014 AWE AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Alliance for Workplace Excellence held their 15th annual workplace excellence awards celebration and luncheon -- a day of learning, networking, and celebration -- on May 20, 2014. The morning began with Panel Discussions focused on Equality and Empowerment in a Diverse Workforce followed by the annual workplace awards luncheon.
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Morning Panel Discussions
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM : GenY/Millennial Generation in the Workplace
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM : Best Workplace Practices for Supporting Workers of All Abilities
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Networking Cafe
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker, Maureen Gormley and Emcee, Leon Harris.
Thank you to our event sponsors!

2013 AWE AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Alliance for Workplace Excellence Award Event was held on May 15, 2013. AWE’s Panel Presentation kicked off the day on how to build the best possible workplace followed by our annual award luncheon with great food, fun prizes, and networking opportunities.
When: May 15, 2013
Where: Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Round Table Breakout Discussions
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Networking Cafe
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: AWE Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker, Carol Evans (President of Working Mother Media) and Emcee, Nicol Turner-Lee (President and CEO of NAMIC)
Thank you to our event sponsors!