2022 City of Destiny Awards

On June 15, 2022, Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council recognized Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers this year during the 36th annual City of Destiny Awards at the historic Pantages Theater.

“These awards recognize active examples of compassion in action,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Each recipient’s dedication to service showcases how we all have the power to impact the lives of our friends, families, and neighbors and make Tacoma a more connected, resilient, and caring community.”

Check out the 2022 Awards Ceremony

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2022 City of Destiny Award Recipients

Downtown Tacoma Partnership - Safety & Clean Team

Group: Teamwork on a project that benefits the community.

Robert Joyce – Peoples Community Center, Hilltop

Youth Development: An individual who has dedicated his or her life to helping children reach their highest potential.

Heaven Galvan & Isha Hussein– Mayor’s Youth Commission, Justice and Safety Committee

Youth Leadership: An individual up to 18 years of age that inspires others to help meet a need in the community.

Virginia Basher – Tacoma Safe (pictured Virginia's daughter)

Adult Leadership: An individual that inspires others to help meet a need in the community.

SWISH Basketball – Youth Development League, Tacoma

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 specific focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Travis Pope – Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (TUPAC)

Disability Advocate: Professional: Individual professional dedicated to increasing accessibility to services such as employment, health, housing, civics, culture, recreation, facilities, and/or programs for people with disabilities.

Shawn Durnen – NineLine Veteran Services

Economic Development: Group or individual dedicated to improving, encouraging, and promoting sustainable economic development for under-represented communities.

Points Northeast Historical Society, Tacoma

Historical Sustainability: Group or individual dedicated to the promotion of historic preservation and the sustainability of historic landmarks and cultural attractions.

Celeste Ets-Hokin – Alling Park, South Tacoma

Environmental Sustainability: Individual or group of all ages dedicated to improving, conserving, or protecting the natural environment.

Rod Koon

Lifetime Service Award

2022 Honorable Mentions

Inez Bruce

Tom Pierson

Darrington Forbes