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City’s Events & Recognitions Committee This City Council-appointed committee consists of 11 City of Tacoma residents, with representation from the five City Council Districts, from varied backgrounds and areas of expertise. The members are committed to recognizing notable individuals and organizations in the community, and providing support to City-funded (and other notable) events. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4 pm. Call 253.573.2523 for more information  Link to recorded meetings and minutes.
CITY’S EVENTS & RECOGNITIONS COMMITTEE This City Council-appointed committee consists of 11 City of Tacoma residents, with representation from the five City Council Districts, from varied backgrounds and areas of expertise. The members are committed to recognizing notable individuals and organizations in the community, and providing support to City-funded (and other notable) events. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4 pm. Call 253.573.2523 for more information Link to recorded meetings and minutes.

City’s Events & Recognitions Committee

This City Council-appointed committee consists of 11 City of Tacoma residents, with representation from the five City Council Districts, from varied backgrounds and areas of expertise. The members are committed to recognizing notable individuals and organizations in the community, and providing support to City-funded (and other notable) events. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4 pm. Call 253.573.2523 for more information 

Link to recorded meetings and minutes.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 

Each year, the City’s Events & Recognitions Committee accepts nominations for individuals or groups that exemplify Dr. King’s teaching and action in community service. Nominees should share Dr. King’s legacy, and represent people of all color in the pursuit of hope, healing, and sustainable peace.  

“By recognizing the important contributions from these community members and their leadership in transforming Tacoma, we honor Dr. King’s legacy each year,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Their work and the uplifting cultural celebration for Dr. King inspires us all as we continue to heal the heart of Tacoma.” 

The City’s Events & Recognitions Committee selects the honorees to receive awards and oversees the annual production of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration.

“The Events & Recognition Committee is looking forward to honoring our community by celebrating with arts, culture, and conversations of hope in our community,” said CERC Chair Jessica Johnston. “We strive to move forward to create a brighter tomorrow for all to flourish and celebrate our similarities and differences alike.”

“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration  Each year, the City’s Events & Recognitions Committee accepts nominations for individuals or groups that exemplify Dr. King’s teaching and action in community service. Nominees should share Dr. King’s legacy, and represent people of all color in the pursuit of hope, healing, and sustainable peace.   “By recognizing the important contributions from these community members and their leadership in transforming Tacoma, we honor Dr. King’s legacy each year,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Their work and the uplifting cultural celebration for Dr. King inspires us all as we continue to heal the heart of Tacoma.”  The Events & Recognitions Committee selects the honorees to receive awards and oversees the annual production of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. The event was held virtually in 2022, airing on TV Tacoma and live on Facebook.  “The Events & Recognition Committee is looking forward to honoring our community by celebrating with arts, culture and conversations of hope in our community,” said CERC Chair Jessica Johnston. “We strive to move forward to create a brighter tomorrow for all to flourish and celebrate our similarities and differences alike.” View the 2021 Celebration Collective Voices | Collective Hope. 
“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” — MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Each year, the City’s Events & Recognition Committee accepts nominations for individuals or groups that exemplify Dr. King’s teaching and action in community service. Nominees should share Dr. King’s legacy, and represent people of all color in the pursuit of hope, healing, and sustainable peace. “By recognizing the important contributions from these community members and their leadership in transforming Tacoma, we honor Dr. King’s legacy each year,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Their work and the uplifting cultural celebration for Dr. King inspires us all as we continue to heal the heart of Tacoma.” The Events & Recognitions Committee selects the honorees to receive awards and oversees the annual production of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. The event was held virtually in 2022, airing on TV Tacoma and live on Facebook. “The Events & Recognition Committee is looking forward to honoring our community by celebrating with arts, culture and conversations of hope in our community,” said CERC Chair Jessica Johnston. “We strive to move forward to create a brighter tomorrow for all to flourish and celebrate our similarities and differences alike.” View the 2021 Celebration Collective Voices | Collective Hope.

City of Destiny AwarDS

The annual City of Destiny Awards recognizes recipients for a number of awards, including Adult and Youth Leadership, Lifetime Service, Youth and Group Service categories, Environmental Sustainability, Disability Advocates (Professional and Volunteer), Economic Development, and Equity & Empowerment. More than 320 individuals and groups have received recognition for their outstanding contributions to improving life in Tacoma since the awards’ inception in 1987.

The City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) oversees the nomination and awards process for the City of Destiny Awards. The City Council appointed CERC, comprised of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and expertise, develop the nomination tools and selection criteria. The 2024 City of Destiny Awards will be presented at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.

“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” — MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Each year, the City’s Events & Recognition Committee accepts nominations for individuals or groups that exemplify Dr. King’s teaching and action in community service. Nominees should share Dr. King’s legacy, and represent people of all color in the pursuit of hope, healing, and sustainable peace. “By recognizing the important contributions from these community members and their leadership in transforming Tacoma, we honor Dr. King’s legacy each year,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Their work and the uplifting cultural celebration for Dr. King inspires us all as we continue to heal the heart of Tacoma.” The Events & Recognitions Committee selects the honorees to receive awards and oversees the annual production of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. The event was held virtually in 2022, airing on TV Tacoma and live on Facebook. “The Events & Recognition Committee is looking forward to honoring our community by celebrating with arts, culture and conversations of hope in our community,” said CERC Chair Jessica Johnston. “We strive to move forward to create a brighter tomorrow for all to flourish and celebrate our similarities and differences alike.” View the 2021 Celebration Collective Voices | Collective Hope.
City of Destiny Awards “The community members recognized each year as part of the City of Destiny Awards are a living example of compassion in action,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Their dedication to service is an example to us all, and the positive impacts they make are even more important for a community responding to a global pandemic.”  The annual City of Destiny Awards recognizes recipients for a number of awards, including Adult and Youth Leadership, Lifetime Service, Youth and Group Service categories, Environmental Sustainability, Disability Advocates (Professional and Volunteer), Economic Development and Equity & Empowerment.  More than 300 outstanding community members have been honored since the awards’ inception in 1987.  Nominations open from October 23, 2021 through February 7, 2022. View the 2021 Recognition Ceremony

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