2019 Citizen of the Year
Wendy Lister, Realtor at Coldwell Banker Bain. A icon in the world of Puget Sound Real Estate who gained national and international recognition both for production and for promoting training & other contributions to our industry. – A Donation was made in Wendy’s  honor & memory to the “Why Not You Foundation”, an organization that empowers, motivates, & prepares youth to be tomorrow’s leaders.

2018 Citizen of the Year
David Crowell, Director of Governmental & Public Affairs for the Seattle King County Association of Realtors (SKCAR).  A strong advocate in representing Realtors in our region for the past 30 years.  –  A Donation was made in David’s honor to “Mary’s Place”, a non profit shelter for women, children, & families.

2017 Citizen of the Year
Two organizations were nominated supporting homeless individuals and families in our community.
Sophia’s Way – Assisting women from homelessness to independence
Congregations for the Homeless – From homelessness to housing, one man at a time
– Direct Donations were made to their respective organizations.

2016 Citizen of the Year:
Acknowledging all of our Eastside Mayors:
Mayor John Stokes
Mayor John Marchione
Mayor Don Gerend
Mayor Fred Butler
Mayor Amy Walen
Mayor Denis Law
Mayor Bruce Bassett
Mayor Bernie Talmas
–  A Donation was made in our Mayors’ honor to “Assistance League of the Eastside”, a nonprofit group that donates apparel, home goods, food, and more to local charities.

Judy Clibborn, State Representative 41^st District
–  A Donation was made in Judy’s honor to “Communities in Schools”, a national organization that builds relationships that empower “at-risk” students to stay in, & perform well in, school.

2014 Citizen of the Year
Murray Franklyn, a Puget Sound Area Homebuilder, who has stood the test of time in design, quality, and value through the years.
– A Donation was made in Murray Franklyn’s honor to NW Harvest, a non-profit that supports food banks

2013 Citizen of the Year
Bob Craves, Co-founder of the College Success Foundation, a public/private partnership committed to providing college scholarships and mentoring to low-income, high-potential students. Also a founding officer of Costco.
 – A Donation was made in Bob’s honor to “College Success Foundation”, whose work is noted above.

2012 Citizen of the Year
Bellevue Lifespring, their mission is to foster stability and self-sufficiency for Bellevue’s children and their families through programs that provide food, clothing, education and emergency assistance.
– A Donation was made to “Bellevue Lifespring”, whose work is noted above.

2011 Citizen of the Year
To Our Real Estate Legal Representation for fostering a spirit of cooperation, professionalism, and community involvement.
Mark Schedler – A Donation was made to “Lawyer’s Fund”
Doug Tingvall – A Donation was made to “JLScott Fund”
Windermere Attorneys – A Donation was made to “Windermere Foundation” 

2010 Citizen of the Year
Farestart, Great Food. Better Lives.  A restaurant that is based on providing real solutions to poverty, homelessness and hunger.
– A Donation was made to “Farestart”, whose work is noted above.

2009 Citizen of the Year
To Our Real Estate Brokerage Owners for fostering a spirit of cooperation, professionalism, and community involvement.
Joe Deasy, Matt Deasy & Deanne Wilson – Windermere Real Estate/East Inc. – A Donation was made to the Windermere Foundation
Gary Hackney – Re/Max Northeast – A Donation was made to the Susan G Komen Foundation
Robert Potashnick – Ewing & Clark Mercer Island – A Donation was made to the Garfield boy’s basketball program
William Riss – Coldwell Banker Bain – A Donation was made to the Eastside  Domestic Violence Program which has since changed its name to LifeWire
J. Lennox Scott – John L. Scott – A Donation was made to Children’s Hospital