The Municipal League Foundation Call for 2013 Civic Award Nominationsa

Each year the Municipal League presents the Civic Awards, which celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community over many years. The 2013 categories include:

• Citizen of the Year

A private citizen, including one who has served in an appointed office or on a commission without compensation, who has made the most outstanding contribution to the cause of good government or civic improvement.

• 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.

2013 Awards will take place on Thursday, April 11. More information will follow shortly.

To make a nomination, visit the website and fill out the nomination form. You may also call the office at 206-622-8333 to nominate someone over the phone or via email. 

All nominations should be received no later than January 25th by 5pm.