Seattle King County

First Citizen Award

Since its inception in 1939, the First Citizen Award continues to celebrate community leadership, volunteerism, and public service. Past recipients hail from both the public and private sectors, ranging from humanitarian groups, corporations, charitable, health and educational institutions, to various arts, environmental, and civic organizations.

Seattle’s Oldest Civic Recognition

Since its inception in 1939, the First Citizen Award, believed to be this region’s oldest such recognition, continues to celebrate community leadership, volunteerism, and public service. The civic banquet to honor the annual recipients is a not-for-profit celebration of civic engagement presented by Seattle King County Realtors® and partners from the real estate community.

2024 First Citizen Committee

The First Citizen Award Gala is planned every year by a team of REALTORS®, Affiliates, and staff of Seattle King County REALTORS® and partners who volunteer their time to make each celebration unique to the recipient. Thanks so much to our 2024 committee for making the 86th event spectacular!

  • Michele Liang, Committee Chair

    COMPASS

  • Amanda Aguiar

    eXp Realty

  • Cheri Brennan, Public Relations

    Alliance Communications

  • Jessica Gockel

    Corcoran Lifestyle Properties

  • Tammy Green

    Keller Williams Greater Seattle

  • Lysa Griffith

    Origin Point

  • Jacqui Haist

    John L. Scott Real Estate

  • Michele Hunt

    Keller Williams Bellevue

  • Cassandra Joyner

    COMPASS

  • Sarah Leviton, Partner Representative

    Zillow

  • Michael Orbino, SKCR President

    COMPASS

  • Maria Reese

    Real Residential

  • Shelley Rossi, Partner Representative

    Windermere Real Estate

  • Savannah Scott

    John L. Scott Real Estate

  • Sandy Sun

    COMPASS

  • Darla White

    First Citizen Director,
    Director of Member Services,
    Seattle King County REALTORS®

  • Judy Naegeli

    Marketing & Communications Manager, Seattle King County REALTORS®

  • Russ Hokanson

    CEO,
    Seattle King County REALTORS®