FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2009

Contact:   

Saul Ettlin
Director, Municipal League
(206) 622-8333

 

Seattle – The Municipal League of King County is calling for nominations for its annual Civic Awards to honor those who are working to improve the community. This year's awards will be presented as Centennial Civic Awards at our Centennial Celebration Dinner on March 18, 2010 and are intended to commemorate the Municipal League’s 100th anniversary and a century of service to civic life in our community. Unlike the annual Civic Awards that recognize civic achievement over the previous year, the Centennial Civic Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community over many years.

“To help celebrate the League's century of service, these special awards give us the opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that have worked to improve government in King County,” Municipal League Co-Chair Gabe Meyer said. “We hope they inspire everyone to work for more effective government and a stronger community.”

Each year the League solicits nominations from the public. Nominees will be evaluated by the League’s Centennial Civic Awards Committee, which makes a recommendation on each award for approval by the Municipal League board.

The Municipal League created the Civic Awards in 1960. Honorees represent a diverse array of civic and community leadership that the League -- and our society -- treasures. Last year’s honorees included Cary Moon, Ava Frisinger, Allen Church, Joni Earl, Mayor Greg Nickels, Brice Maryman, Bruce D. Carter, Norma Jean Hanson, Force 10 Hoops LLC, Seattle Works, and The Evans School of Public Affairs.

Nomination forms are available on the League’s website at www.munileague.org or by contacting the office at (206) 622-8333. The deadline for nominations is January 8, 2010. Winners will be announced in early February. Centennial Civic Awards will be presented at our Centennial Celebration Dinner on March 18, 2010. Tickets will go on sale mid-January 2010.

About the Municipal League
The Municipal League of King County is a nonpartisan volunteer organization that has worked to ensure good government that is open, effective and accountable since 1910. The Municipal League is dedicated to improving the caliber of public officials and the quality of public decisions. For more information see www.munileague.org.