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AFRO: Passport DC Around the World Embassy Tour
On Saturday, May 4, 2024 Passport DC’s Around the World Embassy tour opened its door to thousands of people despite the rain. The success of this event contributes to the 60 Embassies that participated. These embassies are the heart and soul of the tour, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to experience different cultures and traditions.
Jan Du Plain’s Acceptance Speech Ignites Excitement at AU Alumni Awards
Last Thursday evening, the American University Alumni Association Awards ceremony was electrified by Jan Du Plain’s moving and spirited acceptance speech. The event held at the Washington College of Law, Claudio Grossman Hall, graced by notable figures, celebrated outstanding achievements and the spirit of the community. Read more…
Honoring our GPOI family of givers: Jan Du Plain
From the moment you meet Jan Du Plain, her vibrant energy, infectious smile, and deep love for people embrace you. This week, the Global People of Influence (GPOI) family celebrates Jan. A recipient of numerous awards for her outstanding work, American University honored Jan with the prestigious Alumni Recognition Award for her philanthropy and service to the community. Read more…
Jan Du Plain, Five Others To Win Awards in DC
The American University (AU) Alumni Association will honor alumna Jan Du Plain, renowned for her impactful career in public relations, with its most prestigious honor, the Alumni Recognition Award, on April 25, 2024. The ceremony will be held at Washington College of Law’s Claudio Grossman Hall, where several other distinguished alumni will also be recognized. Read more…
Jan Du Plain to Receive Torch Bearer Award from Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run
The Peace Run initiative, founded by Sri Chinmoy in 1987, has been a symbol of unity and goodwill, passing a torch representing peace through over 160 countries for more than three decades. The Torch Bearer Award, previously granted to prominent personalities such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Billie Jean King, and Carl Lewis, among others, acknowledges individuals whose actions have deeply impacted humanity. Read more…
Afro American News: DC Cherry Blossom Coverage
Jan DuPlain shares a moment with Joan Brammer of Trinidad and Tobago. Read more…
Video: George Worrell insideSTYLE Interview with Jan DuPlain
Interview with DC legend Ms. Jan DuPlain, who serves as the CEO and President of Du Plain Global Enterprises, Inc., a global public relations and represents a variety of media, international, cultural and diplomatic organizations.
Video: Mayor’s Arts Award 2023
Jan Du Plain receives 38th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards Distinguished Honor Award
Video: Interview from Source TV
Jan Du Plain is the CEO/President of Du Plain Global Enterprises, Inc., a global public relations and special events company that represents a variety of media and international organizations.
Du Plain Receives 25 Influential Women Recognition
Silke Endress International Women’s Forum is proud to congratulate, Jan Du Plain, recipient of the 25 Influential Women recognition. Jan Du Plain is the CEO/President of Du Plain Global Enterprises, Inc., a global public relations and special events company that represents a variety of media and international organizations. Our theme is “Women, Resilience, Tenacity, & Collaboration”
Du Plain Receives Emmy Award
Du Plain receives Emmy award as a Producer for Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge. She was also acknowledged for her support in the Emmy win for Fashion Speaks!
Ambassadors and Diplomats Brought Contemporary Fashion to the Forefront
“Our city offers an opportunity for designers from around the world to introduce their styles to one of the most prestigious international and diplomatic communities in the world… We are overwhelmed by the tremendous excitement and interest our show created yesterday!! Stay tuned Paris, New York and Miami — Washington DC is definitely the new, emerging center for diplomacy and fashion,” said Jan Du Plain, event co-host and founder of Du Plain Global Enterprises.
American University Newsletter
American University
Jan Du Plain, SPA/BA ’66, is a connector. The Gallup Leadership Institute, which presented her with its Excellence Award in 1998, commended her for being a powerful networker, hailing her “ability to connect just the right person with just the right talent to make just the right contribution.” They extolled the impact of her work, noting, “With her help, alliances are forged and progress is made.”
As president and CEO of Du Plain Enterprises, Inc., Jan uses her talents and experience to design and implement integrated public relations campaigns, creative special events, and innovative community relations programs. She uses her expertise to coordinate the Interfaith Speakers Bureau, fostering dialogue among different religions and cultures.
Her efforts to connect people range from establishing the first Women’s National Leadership Training Institute, housed at AU in the late 1970s, to serving on the executive team which launched Cultural Tourism DC’s inaugural PASSPORT DC. The two-week long, city-wide cultural celebration of Washington’s international and diplomatic community resulted in 55 participating embassies.
After graduating from AU, Jan’s career in building connections continued in California at her father’s award-winning newspaper, followed by a stint at an award winning literary agency. A few years later, she returned to Washington, taking advantage of all the city had to offer – utilizing her laid-back, California charm, as the PR Director at the historic Ford’s Theatre, and later for 15 years as the PR director for WETA Radio & TV, the third largest producer of programs for public television in the USA.
Today, she takes great pride and joy in being the “go-to” person, helping people make connections and experience Washington as “a world-class capital city” – a calling that sprung from her student days at AU. “My work helps implement what I discovered at AU,” says Jan, “Bringing people together to learn from each other and make new connections.”
Mayor’s Proclamation
In 2007, Mayor Anthony Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia proclaimed January 1, as Jan Du Plan Day in the City of Washington, D.C.
The Gallup Leadership Institute presented Jan with its Excellence Award in 1998, and commended her for being a powerful networker, hailing her “ability to connect just the right person with just the right talent to make just the right contribution.” They extolled the impact of her work, noting, “With her help, alliances are forged and progress is made.” Jan Du Plain is also a member of Protocol & Diplomacy International-Protocol Officers Association.
