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Nominated by Jody Nichols:
"She picks up food at Whole Foods(that would be thrown out) and delivers to a food bank in Denver. She also found a bakery that was throwing out donuts and talked them into letting her pick them up twice a week and deliver to three different police departments and local hospitals. She has rescued over 16,000 donuts in less than a year and put them to good use!"
Nominated by
Michelle Peavy:
Carol Davidson is a Social Worker (MSW) by training, and she has devoted her professional life to people who struggle with an opioid use disorder. For over 35 years, and well before the opioid epidemic, Carol has been a counselor, supervisor, and leader in a Western Washington-based Opioid Treatment Program (Evergreen Treatment Services). Carol has worked with hundreds of patients, and mentored/trained dozens and dozens of up-and-coming Substance Use Disorder Professionals (SUDPs). She has a steadfast and selfless approach to her work; her knowledge, compassion, and influence on the field, and those she's touched, is difficult to measure. Thank you for your incredible loyalty and commitment, Carol!
Nominated by Lisa Baker:
"Beth is a trainer, a coach, a wife, a mom, a sister (not mine, we just share a last name and good taste in music!) and a great motivator to be active and positive in all ways. I've taken various running or fitness classes from her over the years, seen her at music events (we both stan KEXP) and followed her on FB, IG and other social media for years. She always presents a bright face, a friendly smile and 100% upbeat positivity. Love her!"
Nominated by April Franklin:
“I would not be a smith today without Elizabeth Brim. A lot of other folks say the same. I am still baffled by her ability to make steel look like satin. An eloquent storyteller, Elizabeth uses quintessentially feminine imagery, meticulously constructed in what the world generally sees as a very masculine material, to build a painfully insightful social commentary about perceptions of gender roles. She is also an amazing friend, tireless teacher and a complete badass!“
Nominated by Nancy Bonnema:
“Holly is a visual artist who has had such an impact on women today with her social justice art, her active participation going to NYC and marching for the rights and grace and dignity of woman of all ages. I have had the honor of helping her with her shows and been so inspired and enriched. Holly really cares passionately about the world, her community, and family.!“
Nominated by Wendy Woldenberg:
“This woman. She uses her considerable talents to make the world a better place in every way she can. Working tirelessly to find solutions to human, environmental, and animal suffering, Jen makes strides others can only dream of. Her current advocacy is directed at securing universal health care for residents of Washington State, and she will not stop until she achieves it. Through this work, she organizes, connects constituents, calls, writes, and shows up every single day. On a personal note, Jen is "present". She gives of herself by being there, being patient, and persevering through the difficult until it all becomes clear, until she has alleviated suffering, until she lifts people out of their aches, until things are better. There is no one else like Jen Nye - which is a damn shame. “
Nominated by Abby Frank:
"I'll try to be brief. Let's just start with what Micki has done to benefit the jewelry/metals community--Co-Founder of the Seattle Metals Guild and continues to contribute as a Symposium Committee member. She supports and promotes people in the field just starting out and others who may benefit from an assist. Moving on to the Women's Shelter Jewelry Project which she started. It began as a way to take unwanted jewelry and make it usable for women and children in shelters. It has grown, under her leadership, to being able to make $15,000 worth of unrestricted grants to women's shelters per year. That's amazing! (And that was brief!)"
Nominated by Nancy Whittaker:
“Louise has worked tirelessly to make a difference! It's been inspiring to watch someone commit herself so fully to do what she can personally do to change the political tide - she's marched, and protested, and joined, and contributed (probably much more than I know) and walked the walk and talked the talk. This was someone who saw that something needed to be done, and holy crap - she has done it! I'm so impressed and inspired!”
Nominated by Kalindi Kunis:
"My single mother raised us 3 children with fire and passion to make the world a better place and to pursue our best lives with compassion and strength. After almost 20 years coordinating volunteers to care for low-income families, immigrants, elderly/immigrants and lonely and/or disabled and otherwise challenged people in our Puget Sound community. Not one month after her retirement from this grueling job serving her community, she was struck down and suddenly diagnosed for certain death in the ICU/oncology unit of Swedish Hospital. She has defied the doctors for over a month now and continues to fight for her life with humor and bravery the likes of which I have never imagined."
Nominated by Carol Clifford:
"As the Founder and Director of the Letterpress Studio at the School of Visual Concepts, Jenny Wilkson's keen interest, passion, and dedication in the art and craft of letterpress printing has been the force behind creating what has become a vibrant, active, and growing group of people working in, as well as interested in, what would otherwise be thought of as an obsolete hobby. She teaches, unites, and ignites enthusiasm around this 500 year old craft. As my mentor for more than 15 years I remain inspired by her design sensibility and awed by her generosity to me and the community."
Nominated by Ben Rosenblatt:
"Alexa is a museum educator by training, and currently works with the Turnaround Arts program here in NYC. She is an inspiring force for change and advocacy in the art world, and is passionate about her role. She is a true connector with an enormous heart, and I admire her greatly as a person, a friend and as a leader!"
Nominated by Jen Nye:
"I've gotten to know Sara through volunteering for Whole Washington, an organization committed to getting Universal Healthcare for Washington State on the ballot. Sara So is tireless. She's shown me what's possible with drive and determination. Even with a demanding job and her commitment to family, she still manages to reach levels of achievement and progress I didn't think could be done. Sara shows me what we're all capable of. You inspire me, Sara So!"
Nominated by Melissa Moffett:
"Lila is a Nepali woman living in Seattle who has dedicated her life to providing education and vocational skills to girls and women rescued from sex trafficking in Nepal. In recent years she has added prevention and awareness trainings in some of the most affected areas in Nepal. Lila is the founder of WPC Nepal (Women’s Protection Center) and just last week was in Nepal to open a new safe home to more than double her capacity to work with survivors of human trafficking."
Nominated by Catherine Grisez:
"I'm kicking off this award with a personal choice. I nominated Wendy for many reasons, but most notably for her generosity towards others. A teacher for 22 years, she has spent countless hours (and her own money!) to ensure her students gain amazing experiences they would otherwise never have known. Outside the classroom she is dedicated to ensuring the jewelry industry works toward a greater good through her role in Ethical Metalsmiths and her own jewelry work. Wendy is a champion and patron of emerging (and established) artists, creating opportunities such as Art Under $100 and many other events through South Park Arts. She is a dedicated and generous friend who goes above and beyond and has taught me a new definition for brave. Thank you Wendy!"
