City Events and Recognitions Committee Announces 2023 City of Destiny Award Winners
Congratulations to all of the award winners! The in-person awards ceremony to honor the winners is planned for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 5 PM at Theater on the Square (915 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma). This event is free and open to the public.
Lifetime Achievement: Dedicated life to achieving a goal that benefits a specific community.
- Ramona Bennett, Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Lifetime Service: Dedicated service performed by an individual for an extended period that benefits the community.
- Dr. Timmie Foster, Boys & Girls Clubs, PUSH Inspiration LLC
Adult Leadership: An individual that inspires others to help meet a need in the community.
Youth Leadership: An individual up to 18 years of age that inspires others to help meet a need in the community.
- Tara Ryan and Tara Zolfaghari – Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma
Group: Teamwork on a project that benefits the community.
- Pierce County Community Engagement Task Force
Environmental Sustainability: Individual or group of all ages dedicated to improving, conserving, or protecting the natural environment.
- Lauren Scheidt-Padron, Eastside Neighborhood Advisory Council of Tacoma
Disability Advocate: Professional: Individual professional dedicated to increasing access to services such as employment, health, housing, civics, culture, recreation, facilities, and/or programs for people with disabilities.
Economic Development: Group or individual dedicated to improving, encouraging, and promoting sustainable economic development for under-represented communities.
- Noemi Cagatin-Porter, CJK Community Homes
Equity & Empowerment: Group or individual dedicated to the promotion of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all have access to resources and opportunities, with a specific focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Past Events
Recording and Photos of the 2022 Awards Ceremony Now Available
The event premiered on TV Tacoma on June 24, which is carried on both the Rainier Connect and Comcast Cable systems. It can also be viewed online via the City’s YouTube Channel and Facebook at facebook.com/cityoftacoma.
View Event Photos (Sierra Hartman Photography©)
Past Years Recipients List
Watch the 2021 video of the event on TV Tacoma
Previous Award Winners’ Photos
View photos from the 2019 City of Destiny Awards Ceremony (Credit: Matty Photo & Motion)
View photos from the 2018 City of Destiny Awards Ceremony (Credit: Matty Photo & Motion)
View photos from the 2017 City of Destiny Awards Ceremony (Credit: Matty Photo & Motion)
Background
Since 1987, the City of Tacoma has honored more than 320 outstanding local volunteers through its City of Destiny Awards program. The City of Destiny Awards program is spearheaded by a City Council appointed City Events and Recognition Committee comprised of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise. This committee develops the City of Destiny Awards nomination tools and selection criteria, selects the City of Destiny Awards winners and plans the annual City of Destiny Awards event.
Questions about the program can be directed to kdralle@tacomavenues.org or call (253) 573-2523.