Thank you to all who attended the 2019 Seattle-King County First Citizen Award Banquet
honoring Father Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J.
Event Program
The 81st Seattle King County First Citizen Award Banquet was held
on Thursday, May 23rd to celebrate the many contributions and
the impact “Father Steve” has had on our community.
Presented by Seattle King County REALTORS®, John L. Scott Real Estate and Windermere Real Estate.
Father Stephen Sundborg honored at 81st First Citizen Award banquet (May 29, 2019) – “This is probably the biggest day in my 22 years at Seattle U, in terms of what this means to me,” said Father Stephen V. Sundborg, president of Seattle University and this year’s recipient of the Seattle-King County First Citizen Award. Read more…
History of the Award
In 1939, years of economic hardship during the Great Depression had taken a toll on the spirit and morale of the people of Seattle. In response, REALTORS® sought to boost public sentiment and brighten our outlook by drawing attention to the positive community and civic work taking place throughout the region.
To that end, REALTORS® commissioned Seattle artist Dudley Pratt to sculpt an expression of the great work that can be accomplished by those who support the needs of the people, a work emblematic of “those who seek first to serve our citizens.” Each year since, the Seattle King County REALTORS® have presented the First Citizen Award as an expression of gratitude to those who devote themselves to the well-being and prosperity of our community.
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Past Recipients
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2018 Award
The 80th Annual Seattle First Citizen Award Banquet honoring The Pigott Family, founders of PACCAR, was held at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on May 23, 2018.
2017 Award
The 79th Annual Seattle First Citizen Award luncheon honoring Bill & Jill Ruckelshaus was held at the Sand Point Country Club on May 9, 2017.
2016 Award
The 78th Annual Seattle First Citizen Award Banquet honoring Phyllis Campbell was held at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel on May 25, 2016.