The GIVE GOOD Awards Foundation of Snoqualmie Valley has released its 2014 nominees, announcing the names of 40 community members who represent the foundation’s mission of “Recognizing and celebrating those that inspire others!”
This year’s nominees were nominated by fellow community members and include:
- ARTS: Mary Miller, Jill Rockwell; Carol Reitz; Amy Friedman
- BUSINESS: Artitudes Design ~ Andrea Heuston; North Bend Theatre ~ Cindy Walker; The Irwin Group ~ Christi Irwin; Carmichaels True Value ~ Wendy Thomas and Brian Woolsey; Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
- COURAGE: Snoqualmie Valley Relay of Life
- ENVIRONMENTAL: Nicole Sanders ~ City of Snoqualmie; Erick and Wendy Haakenson ~ Jubilee Farms
- EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Mickey Fowler; Laurie Shepherd; Matt Wenman; Brad Hillard; Brian McCormick; Rachel O’Neill
- YOUTH ADVOCATE: Zach Habben; John Lockie; Michelle Carnes; Joel Bauer
- PARENT VOLUNTEER: Joe Richter; Mike Hedrick; Curt Carlson
- TEEN SPIRIT: Kianna Hales; Max Haverfield; Sparkle Cheer Team; Rachel Mallasch
- YOUTH LEADERSHIP INCENTIVE: Jessica Morris and Hannah Buzard; Christian Glennon; Abbey Bottemiller; Princeton See
- UNSUNG HERO: Tom and Nancy White; Tina Laguna; Mark Hennig; Ashley Glennon; Rebecca Kitz
- SPIRIT OF THE VALLEY: Kevin and Laurie Hauglie; Del and Nancy Moore; DeAnna Haverfield
The GIVE GOOD Awards aim to celebrate the everyday heroes, outstanding citizens, youth, businesses and organizations – highlighting the hard work invested by inspirational people who help make the Snoqualmie Valley community a great place to live.
The 2nd annual red carpet awards ceremony happens February 28, 2014, 6:30PM, at Church on the Ridge in Snoqualmie, WA. In addition to recognizing the inspirational moments of each nominees achievements, the GIVE GOOD Awards will also highlight Snoqualmie Valley charities, local school programs and other community organizations.
The 2014 GIVE GOOD Awards will be hosted by Master of Ceremony, Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson, and President of the GIVE GOOD Awards, Angela Craig. Chris Fagan, who recently returned to North Bend after a historical and record-setting, unguided ski trip across Antarctica to the South Pole, is also the event’s featured guest speaker.
For more information or to get involved, visit www.givegoodawards.org or the GIVE GOOD Facebook page. The GIVE GOOD recognition ceremony is free and open to the public.