Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during the 33rd annual City of Destiny Awards on Fri., June 14 at the STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St. in Tacoma.
“Every year brings us stories about real people who are doing amazing things to help those in need in Tacoma. Our committee members are humbled and honored to be the ones to select the recipients of these cherished awards,” said City Events and Recognitions Committee Chairwoman Ashley Jones.
The 2019 City of Destiny Award recipients are:Adult Leadership, Michelle McLean; Youth Leadership, Adam Maxon; Lifetime Service, Frank and Annette Bannon; Youth Service, Victoria Le; Economic Development, Amber Shirk; Group, Pierce County Medical Reserve Corps; Equity and Empowerment, Brendan Nelson; Disability Advocate, Mary Hart-Furman; Environmental Sustainability, Scott Murdock; Education & Youth Development – Youth, Jacob Fuqua; Education & Youth Development – Adult, Sue Little; and Homeless Advocacy, Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness, and Tacoma New Life Presbyterian Church.
The June 14 event will include a 5 p.m. “meet and greet” at STAR Center with an awards ceremony following at 6 p.m. in Journey Hall. Recognition will be made to all nominated individuals and the award winners during the ceremony.
