Celebrating Civic Engagement Since 1939
First Citizen Events Through the Years
2024 First Citizen: Tod Leiweke
May 16, 2024 – The Westin Bellevue
Photos by Clarity Northwest — find more photos here.
2023 First Citizen: Sue Bird
May 18, 2023 – Seattle Sheraton Hotel
2022 First Citizen: Mary’s Place
July 27, 2022 – Seattle Aquarium
2021 First Citizen: Dr. Benjamin Danielson
October 28, 2021 – Seattle Art Museum
2020 First Citizen: Tomio Moriguchi & Family
March 25, 2021 – The Covid-19 lockdowns postponed the event and eventually necessitated a virtual award presentation.
2019 First Citizen: Fr. Stephen Sundborg
May 23, 2019 – Fairmount Olympic Hotel, Seattle
