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Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Penn Quarter Leader Honored by Downtown Business Improvement District

Jo-Ann Neuhaus, Executive Director of the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association, was recently awarded the Downtown Business Improvement District’s (BID’s) Vision Award. The award recognizes an individual in Downtown who contributes significantly to community building, social interaction, and creating a more vibrant environment for residents, workers, and visitors.

“This award was made for Jo-Ann,” said Evans. “She and I both share a vision of a living downtown and she has worked hard to help make Penn Quarter all that it is today.”

A tireless advocate for the Penn Quarter community for more than 20 years, Jo-Ann has worked collaboratively with many businesses and organizations, including the Downtown BID, to develop a balance between the needs of downtown residents, business owners, and cultural and entertainment organizations.

The award showcases individual excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work, and inspiration to others. The award was presented at the Downtown BID’s Momentum Awards. Jo-Ann is only the second person to receive the award, following the late Miles Groves.

The Downtown BID is a non-profit organization that works to improve Downtown DC’s public environment, economy, and social equity. The organization relies upon partnerships with the District of Columbia government, the National Park Service, the National Capital Planning Commission, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority, and a variety of other public agencies and private sector organizations in order to accomplish its work.

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