City of Destiny Awards

Tacoma City Council and the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during the 39th Annual City of Destiny Awards. The ceremony is planned for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 7 PM, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D Street.

Guests are invited to come early for the Community Showcase, featuring the nominees’ connected organizations as well as a reception with complimentary refreshments beginning at 5 PM. Additional information will be available leading up to the event. Organizations interested in participating in this community recognition event can learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

"The City of Destiny Awards are a powerful reminder that everyday acts of service can transform an entire city," said Tim Fairley, member of the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee. "This year’s recipients show us what’s possible when passion, perseverance, and community come together. We cannot be a City of Destiny without diversity, equality, and social acceptance for all.”

The 2025 City of Destiny Award recipients are:

Adult Leadership: John Cummings – Legal and Civic Communities

Youth Leadership: Nateli Sanderson – Student and Author

Youth Service: Nichollette Roe – Tacoma Children’s Business Fair

Group – Equity & Empowerment: South End Neighborhood Council

Environmental Sustainability: Craig Bergstrom – Volunteer for Parks Tacoma

Disability Advocate: Parker Ayers – Rainier Adaptive Sports

Economic Development: Jason Gauthier – Tacoma Farmers Market

Equity & Empowerment: Alicia Klein – Leaders in Women’s Health

Lifetime Service: Jim and Jill Weatherford – Fort Nisqually

Champion for Civic Engagement: Mattice Hoyt – Mattice Beauty

Inspire Tacoma: Jason Kinlow