Seattle King County REALTORS® mourns the loss of former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton, who has passed away at the age of 92. Gorton, who was honored as Seattle King County First Citizen in 2010 by the Association, had a public career spanning nearly 40 years, including terms in the state… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (June 17, 2020) – When Tomio Moriguchi retired as chairman and CEO of Uwajimaya at the end of 2017, Jim Wajone, who succeeded him as chairman of the family-owned specialty supermarket, praised him for his strategic leadership and vision. Outside that business, Moriguchi is revered for his volunteerism,… Read more
The Seattle First Citizen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 28 out of 63 applicants this year will receive scholarship funding. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants who demonstrate a commitment to community service. “We had some very highly… Read more
“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. There was palpable delight among the 300 banquet guests… Read more
2019 Seattle-King County First Citizen Award Banquet honoring Father Stephen Sundborg, S.J. On Thursday, May 23rd we will be celebrating the many contributions, and the impact our 81st Seattle King County First Citizen has had on our community. Presented by Seattle King County REALTORS®, John L. Scott Real Estate and Windermere… Read more
With the housing market entering the busiest selling months of the year, it’s sure to be another big spring for Seattle area real estate. Here are five ways you can use your membership to power your business for an even bigger bottom line! Take a new class Brush up on… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (April 30, 2019) — Three distinguished business/community leaders will honor Seattle University President Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., at a civic banquet to celebrate his selection as the 2019 Seattle-King County First Citizen. The dinner event saluting this widely respected “community builder” is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at… Read more
“Inspires doing the greatest good” BELLEVUE, Washington (March 12, 2019) – One organization executive described this year’s Seattle-King County First Citizen as a “selfless leader” who “shows up” and praised him for his deep commitment to community building. A company president lauded his “obvious heart of a servant.” Seattle University… Read more
The Spanish Ballroom at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle last night was brimming with 300 lively guests, including REALTORS®, past First Citizen honorees, and friends and supporters of the Pigott family, who gathered to honor the Pigotts as they received the 2018 Seattle-King County First Citizen Award. Since… Read more
2018 Seattle-King County First Citizen Award Banquet honoring The Pigott Family On Wednesday, May 23rd we will be celebrating the many contributions, and the impact our 80th Seattle King County First Citizens have had on our community. Presented by Seattle King County REALTORS, John L. Scott Real Estate and Windermere Real… Read more