SW Badges and Community Honors
How to Play?
It's simple! Complete the task for the Social Badge that you're looking to earn, then you will need to hashtag #SWDCCares in most cases and complete the activity form. Email info@southwestvoicedc.com with questions. Free prizes (limited supplies) are available! Download the SW Badge Activity Gameboard.
The Community Honors can be self-nominated or nomination from others. Please email info@southwestvoicedc.com to nominate.
Earn Free Stuff
Free Poster - 20,000 points
Earn a free SW poster when you earn 20,000 points (first time winner). Limited supplies. 2 in stock.
Free Pillow - 20,000 points
Earn a free SW pillow when you earn 20,000 points (first time winner). Limited supplies. 1 in stock.
Wood Print - 20,000 points
Earn a free wood print from a minority-owned small business when you earn 20,000 points (first time winner). Limited supplies. 2 in stock.
Top Scorer
Screenname - whimofthewind
550 Points (8/4/20)
FAQs
Is it free? Yes, absolutely free. Participants who submit activities log may require verification. They also free Southwest Voice from any liability.
What will I do with the points? Once you reach 20,000, you will receive a SW map (while supplies last). You will also be ranked on our player list.
How will I get the badge? We will email you!
What do I do with the badge? We will give you a score board! Feel free to share with your friends on social media.
How do I play without social media? Email info@southwestvoicedc.com and indicate which badges you've satisfied.
Badge Collection - Start Earning Today!
Take Selfie or Photo at SW Church
20 Points per Sign
Hashtag #SWDCCares
Take Selfie or photo in front of SW School
20 Points Per School
Hashtag #SWDCCares
Shop Women-
Owned Business
Owned Business
50 Points
#SWDCCares
Picked up after your pet
15 Points
(Up to 100 points per month)
Go-go Quiz
50 Points
Check back - Link Coming Soon!
Meet a Stranger
50 Points
Hashtag
#SWDCCares
SW LGBTQ or
Ally
Ally
50 Points
Express your pride #SWDCCares
Buy Art from Local Artist
100 Points
(Up to 300 per month)
Visit a memorial or historical marker in SW
50 Points
(Up to 150 per month)
Take Gangplank Tour
50 Points
(Once available)
Shop at SW
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
50 Points
(Up to 200 per month)
Volunteer at SW
Community Gardens
Community Gardens
50 Points
Participate in
Book Club
Book Club
150 Points
Meet a Stranger
in SW
in SW
50 Points
(Up to 150 per month)
Sign Petition or Write Letter Supporting Equity
50 Points
#SWDCCares
Testify before
Council/ANC
Council/ANC
300 Points
Attend a Rally
100 Points
Hashtag
#SWDCCares
Buy Black-Owned
50 Points
Express your pride #SWDCCares
Post Good News
about SW on Social Media
about SW on Social Media
50 Points
(Up to 200 per month)
Check in on a Senior in SW
50 Points
(Up to 200 per month)
Support Reading Skills among Children
50 Points
(e.g. buy a book, read a book)
Volunteer in SW
50 Points
(Up to 400 per month)
Visit SW Public
Park
Park
50 Points
(Up to 100 points per month)
Shop Small Business
50 Points
#SWDCCares
Fish Sustainably
in SW
in SW
100 Points
(Up to 300 per month)
Put Litter in Trash
50 Points
(Up to 200 per month)
Tip a Street Performer in SW
50 Points
(Max 200 per month)
Donate to Mutual Aid
50 Points
(Max 200 per month)
Compost Trash
50 Points
(Max 200 per month)
Bike to Work
150 Points
(Max 300 per month)
Community Honors
Honors are different from badges. Community honors celebrate extraordinary contribution and special status. Participants can self-nominate or be nominated by Southwest residents. No points are associated with honors. All nominations will be reviewed on a rolling basis by the Southwest Voice Nomination Committee. Recipients will receive a digital certificate. Please email info@southwestvoicedc.com to nominate.
Southwest Community Leader
All awardees will receive a digital certificate.
Youth Leader or Mentor
Survived a House Fire
"I Survived Cancer"
Long-time SW Resident
(>20 years)
First Generation College Graduate
First Generation High School Graduate
Essential Worker
during COVID pandemic