Awards History
2024 awards
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
John Mauro, City Manager, Port Townsend
Outstanding Assistant
Shannon Kelley-Fong, Assistant City Manager, City of Lacey
Innovations in Local Government
City of Covington ReadySetPlay Program
Advancing the Profession
Joe Franco and the Team establishing the state chapter of the International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA) in Washington State.
2023 awards
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
David Cline, City Administrator, City of Tukwila (over 10K population
Brian Shay, City Administrator, City of Hoquiam (under 10K population)
Outstanding Assistant
Stephanie Lucash, City of Kenmore
Innovations in Local Government
City of Des Moines Marina Redevelopment
Advancing the Profession
Jay Burney, City Manager, Olympia his leadership of the city's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
2022 awards
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
Population under 10,000
Mike Rizzitiello, City Manager of College Place
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
Population over 10,000 (2 winners)
Dave Zabell, City Manager, Pasco
Debbie Tarry, City Manager, City of Shoreline
Outstanding Assistant Award
Jim Lopez, City of Kirkland Deputy City Manager of External Affairs
2021 Awards
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
Population over 10,000
Eric Holmes, City Manager, Vancouver, WA
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
Population under 10,000
Duncan Wilson, City Manager, Friday Harbor
Outstanding Assistant Award
Over 10,000 population
John Norris, City of Shoreline Assistant City Manager
Outstanding Assistant Award
Under 10,000 population
Charisse Deschenes, City of Sequim Interim City Manager
Innovations in Local Government Award
City of Kent’s Advance Kent Performance Measures Project
Advancing the Profession Award
Anne Pflug
2019 Awards
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
Population over 10,000
Michael Matthias, City Manager, Des Moines
Outstanding Assistant Award (2 winners)
Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Manager, Tukwila
Leslie Harris, Management Analyst and Executive Assistant, City of Bonny Lake
Advancing the Profession Award
Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy Steering Committee
Innovations in Local Government Award
City of Tukwila for Removing Barriers to Student Internet Access
2018 Awards
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
Population over 10,000
David Scott, City Administrator, Washougal
Excellence Award – Manager or Administrator
Population under 10,000
David Timmons, City Manager, Port Townsend
Outstanding Assistant Award (2 winners)
Morgan Smith, Deputy City Manager, Bainbridge Island
Tracey Dunlap, Deputy City Manager, City of Kirkland
Advancing the Profession Award
Kristi Rowland
Innovations in Local Government Award
Winner: City of Lacey Veterans Services Hub
2016 Awards
Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award
Nancy Ousley, City of Kenmore
Program Excellence Award for Innovations in Local Government Management
John Williams
Award for Excellence
Kurt Triplett, City of Kirkland
2014 Awards
Award for Excellence
Jon Caulfield, City Manager, Lakewood
Ben Yazici, City Manager, Sammamish
Award for Skill in Intergovernmental Cooperation
John Williams, City Manager, Battle Ground.
Program Excellence Award for Innovation
Dave O'Leary, City Administrator, Shelton
Special Award for Skill in Emergency Management
Allen Johnson, City Administrator, Arlington
2013 Awards
Award for Excellence
Arlene Fisher, City Administrator, Cheney.
Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award
Gwen Voelpel – Assistant City Manager, SeaTac.
Award for Skill in Intergovernmental Cooperation
Derek Matheson, City Manager, Covington
David Johnston, City Manager, Maple Valley
Mark Hoppen, City Administrator, Black Diamond
Program Excellence Award for Innovation
Michael Martin, City Manager, Burien
2012 Awards
Award for Excellence
Jay Covington
Donna Hanson
Award for Skill in Intergovernmental Cooperation
David Cline
Program Excellence Award for Innovations in Local Government Management
Lloyd Halverson
Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award
Marilynne Beard