Awards honor the stars of D.C.'s political consulting scene Joyce Washington may be far from the glitz and glam of Hollywood, but the stars of the political consulting world are buzzing about their version of the Oscars—the Pollies. The American Association of Political Consultants is gearing up for its annual Pollie Awards and Conference, set to draw about 700 people to the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Winners will not be revealed until the April 5 gala. "It's like the Oscars in that … it's a celebration of the industry," said Executive Director Alana Joyce. "This is really a great season for us. There's a lot of excitement." Joyce has mostly a… Read More