Thank You for Attending the 2025 Leadership and Advocacy Award Ceremony!

Congratulations to Our Award Recipients!

2024 Award Recipients 

Robert L. Ryan Award – Lesley Zavar, Director, Global Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Traceability, Starbucks Coffee Company 

John A. Gilmore Award – Ricardo Ibarra, President & Creative Director, Trio Group 

Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney Award – Kim Sauer, Business Diversity Program Manager, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services 

Supplier of the Year, Class I – Lanier’s Fine Candies 
Supplier of the Year, Class II – Red Door Collaborative LLC 
Supplier of the Year, Class III – Inabia Solutions & Consulting 
Supplier of the Year, Class IV – World Wide Technology 

Public Agency of the Year – King County 

Regional Corporation of the Year – M.A. Mortenson Company 

Each honoree represents excellence, perseverance, and the power of community. Take a look at the moments they accepted their awards and join us in celebrating their incredible achievements. ⬇️

Relive the events of the night! ✨ Browse through our gallery to see the energy, connection, and celebration that filled the room. From inspiring award moments to dancing and laughter, these photos capture it all, take a look back and enjoy the recap! ⬇️

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