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.
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