Annually, the Washingtonian Magazine honors Washington, D.C. area citizens who work to help make this area a better place to live and work. This year, Chief Executive Officer, Linda Mathes and the National Capital Area were recognized among a list of other impressive "Washingtonians of the Year" which included NBC4's Doreen Gentzler and Georgetown University President John DeGioia.

Linda Mathes and the National Capital Area were acknowledged for their daily commitment and hard work to help educate, equip and empower people to prepare for and respond to disasters or other life-threatening emergencies within their communities. The recognition received from the Washingtonian is about the team of Red Cross volunteers and staff who remain dedicated to serving the Washington, D.C. area communities each and every day. Visit your local retail store to purchase a copy of the Washingtonian Magazine January 2009 Edition. Read more about the Washingtonian Magazine article here.