Tukwila seeks nominations for Treasures of Tukwila award


June 29, 2012 · 11:10 AM

The City of Tukwila is seeking nominations for the "Treasures of Tukwila" award.

The "Treasures of Tukwila" award is given annually to a citizen selected for his or her contribution to the civic health of the Tukwila community.

The nomination criteria include:

• The nominee should be a citizen of Tukwila in good standing with the city and the community.

• The nominee should have made a substantial contribution to improve the civic life in a manner that is above and beyond the everyday efforts of many citizens.

• The nominee’s contribution should affect a meaningful segment of the community in a way that is positive, lasting and worthy of recognition.

Nomination forms must be received in the Tukwila Mayor’s Office by 5 p.m. July 16.

The "Treasures of Tukwila" selection committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to Mayor Jim Haggerton, who will make the final selection.

The citizen will be honored at a meeting of the Tukwila City Council with plaque and a proclamation.

Additional information is available by calling Joyce Trantina in the Mayor’s Office at 206-433-1850 or by email at joyce.trantina@tukwilawa.gov.

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