Civic Awards
Civic Award Recipients By Year
The Civic Awards were initiated by the League in
1960, in an effort to focus attention on the often unappreciated efforts
by public officials, private citizens, and organizations who have worked
to improve local government. The awards are also intended to inspire
other public officials and citizens to become more involved in building
healthy civic communities.
Each year the League solicits nominations from our members and
the community at large. All of the nominees are evaluated by the League’s
nominations committee, which then makes a recommendation on each award for
approval by the board.
To look back over the civic award honorees since 1960 is to
see the individuals and organizations behind the milestones, the challenges, and
the ongoing struggles that have shaped our region's history. Honorees represent
a diverse array of the kinds of civic and
community leadership that the League - and our society - treasures.
Questions about the event or how to get involved? Send them to
civicawards@munileague.org
Civic Awards Categories
- Citizen of the Year: A private citizen, including one
who has served in an appointive office or on a commission without compensation,
who has made the most outstanding contribution to the cause of good government
or civic betterment.
- Public Official of the Year: The elected or appointed
public official or department head who, in addition to routine service, has
brought to the office one or more outstanding innovations or contributions.
- Public Employee of the Year: A civic servant who, as an
employee of some public body, has brought to the particular service one or more
outstanding innovations or constructive programs.
- Business of the Year and Organization of the Year (two awards):
The business or organization that has made the most outstanding
contribution(s) to the community.
- Governmental News Reporting of the Year: The
individual, publisher, or station that has provided the most outstanding news
reporting on governmental issues or public affairs.
- James R. Ellis Regional Leadership: The individual or
organization who, through appointed, elected, commissioned, or volunteer
service, has contributed significant leadership to the region in the examination
of regional public policy problems and solutions.
- Doug Mason Memorial: A person, age 35 or under, who
during the previous year made a special contribution to the people of King
County in any of the following areas: environmental protection and preservation,
agricultural preservation, transportation, human services, housing, good
government, ethics in politics, or effective government administration.
- Warren G. Magnuson Memorial: An individual who, while
serving in a public office other than local government, has made a significant
contribution to the enhancement of local government.
Civic Award Recipients By Year
Civic Scholar Award
Since 1994, the Municipal League of King County has invited high school-age
youth to reflect upon the meaning of citizenship, then to convey their ideas in
a written format - essay- or a graphic representation - drawing or collage - for
entry in the Civic Scholar competition.
Submissions are reviewed by a panel of citizens who look for
creativity, skill in conveying ideas, and clarity of presentation. The panel
selects several students whose works merit public display, and invites these
"Civic Scholars" to be honored at the League's annual Civic Awards
ceremony. The winner will receive a scholarship for $1,000.
Civic Scholar Recipients By Year
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