City of Destiny Awards
The City of Destiny Awards recognizes the outstanding contributions of volunteers improving life in Tacoma.
The annual City of Destiny Awards recognizes recipients for many awards, including Adult and Youth Leadership, Lifetime Service, Youth and Group Service categories, Environmental Sustainability, Disability Advocates (Professional and Volunteer), Economic Development, and Equity and 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.
City of Destiny Awards 2024
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Dedication to the Support of the Arts: Dedicated service performed by an individual to nurturing, preserving, and advancing the arts, enriching communities, and inspiring future generations of artists and arts enthusiasts.
- Tacoma Musical Playhouse
Adult Leadership: An individual that inspires others to help meet a need in the community.
- Cecily Croskey, Girls Hearts on Fire
Youth Leadership: An individual up to 18 years of age that inspires others to help meet a need in the community.
- Hali Harris, Silas High School
Youth Service: Dedicated service performed by an individual that benefits the youth in the community.
- Selayna Rudolph, Silas High School
Group: Teamwork on a project that benefits the community.
- Empowerment Center
Environmental Sustainability: Individuals or group of all ages dedicated to improving, conserving, or protecting the natural environment.
- Albert Styers, Metro Parks Tacoma CHIP-In Habitat Steward
Economic Development: Group or individual dedicated to improving, encouraging, and promoting sustainable economic development for underrepresented communities.
- Julie Davidson, Julie Davidson Group
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.
- Stefanie Love, Pierce County Human Services
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The City of Destiny Awards have been recognizing groups and individuals for their outstanding contributions to improving life in Tacoma since the awards’ inception in 1987.
View a list of Award Winners from 1989-2022View photos from previous award ceremonies:
- 2023 City of Destiny Awards Ceremony (Credit: Sierra Hartman)
- 2022 City of Destiny Awards Ceremony (Credit: Sierra Hartman)
- 2019 City of Destiny Awards Ceremony (Credit: Matty Photo & Motion)
- 2018 City of Destiny Awards Ceremony (Credit: Matty Photo & Motion)
- 2017 City of Destiny Awards Ceremony (Credit: Matty Photo & Motion)