City of Destiny Awards

Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during the 38th Annual City of Destiny Awards. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6 PM, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D Street. Guests are invited to come early for the Community Showcase, featuring the nominee’s connected organizations.

"City Hall cannot solve any of the challenges we face alone. It demands the relentless efforts of dedicated volunteers, the very individuals we are celebrating, to forge Tacoma into the City of Destiny we all desire,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Each one of us possesses the power to actively contribute, enabling us to collaboratively weave the fabric of our community and fortify its resilience. I am grateful for those that we are honoring this year.”

This year’s celebration includes the inaugural Inspire Tacoma award, recognizing individuals or organizations that make a positive impact on the city's continued growth and prosperity through civic engagement, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, or advocacy. Known for their charitable works with the Zeke-End Basketball Tournament, The Court at the Al Davies Boys & Girls Club, and continued service and contributions back to the youth of Tacoma, this year’s award will go to two-time NBA All-Star athlete and local philanthropist, Isaiah Thomas.

Guests are invited to come early for the Community Showcase, featuring the nominees’ connected organizations as well as a reception with complimentary refreshments at 5 p.m. Jessica Johnston, Chair of the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC), will emcee the award ceremony, beginning at 6 p.m. Johnston, a CERC Committee member since November 2020, is the Director of Courthouse Square and serves as the Vice President of the Downtown Tacoma Partnership Board of Directors.

"City Hall cannot solve any of the challenges we face alone. It demands the relentless efforts of dedicated volunteers, the very individuals we are celebrating, to forge Tacoma into the City of Destiny we all desire,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “Each one of us possesses the power to actively contribute, enabling us to collaboratively weave the fabric of our community and fortify its resilience. I am grateful for those that we are honoring this year.”