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GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards Recognize Puget Sound Biz Leaders
Recipients Honored at 34th Annual Gala Dinner Last Week
SEATTLE – March 4 – The Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) honored outstanding business leaders, nonprofits and individuals February 24 at its annual Business & Humanitarian Awards dinner.  The award recipients, each one demonstrating proven leadership in our community through philanthropy and volunteerism.  These are leaders who are “walking the talk for equality” every day.
“The energy in the room was palpable — over 500 guests came together to honor the success and philanthropy of such a diverse and broad representation of GSBA’s business and nonprofit communities,” says Louise Chernin, President and CEO of GSBA.  “The icing on the cake was having our Governor kick off the evening and Justice Mary Yu captivated us all as she shared the power and importance of being true to yourself, whether serving on the bench or behind the counter of a local business.”
GSBA honored the following recipients at the 34th annual Business & Humanitarian Awards dinner:
New Business of the Year
Urban Animal, Cherri Trusheim, DVM
Business Leader of the Year
Linda Derschang, The Derschang Group
Business of the Year
Holland America Line, Rick Meadows, President of Seabourn & Cunard Line, North America
Corporate Leader of the Year
The Space Needle, Karen Olson
Nonprofit of the Year
Ingersoll Gender Center, Marsha Botzer
Community Leader of the Year
Rev. David Strong, AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma
Special Recognition — Voice for Equality
Jen Self, PhD, MSW, Q Center, University of Washington
President’s Award
Kirsten Weiss, Safeco Insurance
This year’s awards dinner was held at the Marriott Seattle Waterfront, with 525 people in attendance.  Governor Jay Inslee delivered special remarks and Justice Mary I. Yu gave the evening’s keynote address, both to standing ovations.
The businesses, nonprofits and leaders recognized all have a proven track record of community engagement and giving back, and they have been especially supportive of the LGBT and allied community.  The leaders honored with GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards were chosen by a committee comprised of former Awards recipients.
GSBA thanks Presenting Partner, Vulcan Inc. for their generous support.
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