City of Destiny Awards
2025 Nomination Are open!
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About Event
The annual City of Destiny Awards recognizes recipients for a number of awards, including Adult and Youth Leadership, Lifetime Service, Youth and Group Service categories, Environmental Sustainability, Disability Advocates (Professional and Volunteer), Economic Development, and Equity & Empowerment. More than 320 individuals and groups have received recognition for their outstanding contributions to improving life in Tacoma since the awards’ inception in 1987.
The City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) oversees the nomination and awards process for the City of Destiny Awards. The City Council appointed CERC, comprised of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and expertise, develop the nomination tools and selection criteria.
“The City of Destiny Awards recognizes those individuals and organizations that give generously of themselves,” said CERC Vice-Chair Alex Domine. “How we recognize and celebrate people is incredibly important to preserving our city’s resilience and world class quality of life.”
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2024 City of Destiny Awards Recipients
Dedicated service performed by an individual to nurturing, preserving, and advancing the arts, enriching communities, and inspiring future generations of artists and arts enthusiasts.
An individual that inspires others to help meet a need in the community.
An individual up to 18 years of age that inspires others to help meet a need in the community.
Dedicated service performed by an individual that benefits the youth in the community.
Teamwork on a project that benefits the community.
Individual or group of all ages dedicated to improving, conserving, or protecting the natural environment.
Group or individual dedicated to improving, encouraging, and promoting sustainable economic development for underrepresented communities.
Group or individual dedicated to the promotion of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all have access to resources and opportunities, with a specific focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
2024 INSPIRE TACOMA AWARD RECIPIENT
Community Showcase
Associated Ministries
Caribbean Queens
CJK Community Homes
Girls Hearts on Fire
Greentrike
Imagine Justice Project
Kids Mental Health Pierce County
Krownless Kings
NAMI Pierce County
PHA Clubhouse
Puget Sound Revels
Sage Streets Campaign
Tacoma Black Night Market
Tacoma Refugee Choir
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (T.U.P.A.C.)
The Empowerment Center
Toolbox Laboratory