To celebrate our 1st Anniversary, we decided to give out community awards recognizing the many creative professionals in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Our followers had the opportunity to vote for their favorite creatives by commenting their handle under the Instagram posts.
Radhika Gore - Winner
About Radhika
Radhika Gore is a musician and dancer based in Maryland. She currently studies music education at the University of Miami in Florida and is a classical voice principle. Radhika hopes to continue to spread happiness through the arts by becoming a teacher; art is one of the most beautiful forms of human expression.
Prathija Prem - Nominee
About Prathija
Prathija Prem is a 25-year-old young woman, who first got her start in music with the piano at the young age of six and she was classically trained throughout grade school. This past year, she has started working on her own music by producing her first EP called “Möbius Löve,” which can be found on Spotify and Apple Music.
Raga and Strings - Nominee
About Raga and Strings
Samdarsh Sondh Music - Nominee
About Samdarsh
A native Marylander, Samdarsh Sondh is no stranger to live music. With over twelve years of guitar and drums performance experience under his belt, Sondh broadened his attention to audio production in late 2012.
He is the founder of TZO Entertainment, making his mark with artists such as: Ace Savage, Kokoboy, Michael Angelo, Dirty Shafi, and The Ji. He is well respected for the ability to blend Hip Hop, Pop. Rock and Electro drums with low key percussion, complimenting the group’s acoustic vibe.
Morni Studio - Winner (Voter's Choice)
About Morni Studio
Morni Studio is a DMV based photography studio, helping our clients create memories that last. They specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family and corporate event photography and in-studio & outdoor portraiture.
A-Side Videography- Nominee
Darshan Photography - Nominee
About Darshan Vaishnav Photography
Darshan Photography provides professional photography and videography services for wedding, events, engagements, parties, etc. in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia. They are also able to travel for destination events too.
K. Kathera - Nominee
About K. Kathera
Krishna Kathera is a local entrepreneur who specializes in photography, films and YouTube content.
FitLifeWithVatsa - Winner
ThriveHigherDaily - Nominee
About Thrive Higher Daily
Punita Mangat is the founder of ThriveHigherDaily LLC. She is a public speaker, business developer, event planner and leadership coach. She also offers one-on-one coaching, intregrative dental therapy and wellness coaching.
Whey 2 Wellness - Nominee
About Whey 2 Wellness
Sanjana Bhakta is the founder of Whey 2 Wellness. She is interested in helping those who are interested in attaining physical and mental wellness in their daily lives.
Zein Syed - Nominee
About Zein
Zein Syed is a Maryland-based power lifter.
Morni Studio - Winner
About Morni Studio
Morni Studio is a DMV based photography studio, helping our clients create memories that last. They specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family and corporate event photography and in-studio & outdoor portraiture.
CH Photography - Nominee
Sameen Feroz Photography
About Sameen
Sarosh Photography - Nominee
About Sarosh
SNK Works - Nominee
About SNK
Taskeen Moghal Photography - Nominee
About Taskeen
Rootsgear Clothing Co. - Winner
About Rootsgear
What started as a passion project in 2004, has blossomed into the dopest marketplace for South Asian-inspired streetwear.
Rootsgear drops new collections several times a year, and most everything is produced in limited quantities with no restocks.
Jalaby - Nominee
About Jalaby
Jalaby is brand that celebrates Eastern and Western pop culture by creating fun and unique clothing with a South Asian spin.
Shivish Entertainment - Winner
About Shivish
DJ Ashu - Nominee
DJ Ponty - Nominee
About DJ Ponty
Tanya's Collection - Winner
About Tanya's Collection
Anis Collections - Nominee
About Anis Collections
Meraki by Poonam Singh - Nominee
About Meraki
Meraki by Poonam designs, creates and custom stitches every piece in their boutique collection.
Yuva Dance Academy - Winner (Voter's Choice)
About Yuva
Yuva Dance Academy describes themselves as the “best Bollywood Dance Academy in Maryland. Yuva fuses multiple styles of Bollywood, Classical, and Contemporary training to create a fully-rounded curriculum.
Zind Performing Academy - Nominee
About Zind
Zind is an Indian Bollywood dance studio. They exist to create, teach and perform the art of Indian dance to ages 5+ to adults! They teach individuals (Most of who do not have any prior dance experience) how to dance, step by step, to your favorite Bollywood songs from a professional, enthusiastic instructor.
DCBC - Nominee
About D.C. Bhangra Crew
M D Creationz - Nominee
About M D Creationz
Thumak Dance Company - Nominee
About Thumak
FizzaJam Artistry - Winner
About Fizza
FizzaJam Artistry is a Washington, D.C. region-based MUA who provides complete bridal services and party packages, including bridal/party henna artist.
Makeup by VaniS - Nominee
Ameena's Makeup - Nominee
NGK Studio - Nominee
About NGK
NGK Studio not only dolls up beautiful faces but they also like to deliver glamour with elegance. They make sure that their client leaves satisfied and happy with their makeup therefore they offer FREE makeup consultations.