The GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards honor top businesses and business leaders each year, recognizing business performance and contributions to the community. GSBA will honor seven individuals and businesses at 35th Annual Business & Humanitarian Awards Dinner.

The keynote speaker will be Gina Grahame, VP of GaymerX. Ms. Grahame is a highly successful professional and a member of and an advocate for the transgender community. She will talk about “The Power of Authenticity, the Process of Overcoming Adversity, and the Transgender Experience.”

The 2015 Business and Humanitarian Award recipients are:

New Business of the Year: Bulk FR8, Wayne Levinson, President
Business of the Year: Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering and Events, David Haggerty and David Meckstroth, Co-Owners
Business Leader of the Year: Mona Smith, Mona Smith PLLC Attorneys at Law
Corporate Leader of the Year: Kevin Baldwin, Pacific Northwest Market Managing Partner, PwC
Community Leaders of the Year: Tamara Murphy and Linda Di Lello Morton, Terra Plata
Non Profit of the Year: Ventures Nonprofit, Beto Yarce, Executive Director
Special Recognition – Voice for Social Justice: Ana Mari Cauce, President, University of Washington
President’s Award: Kent Thoelke

Event Emcee: Sally Clark, Director of Regional & Community Relations, University of Washington

Title Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Presenting Sponsor: Vulcan Inc.
Dinner Sponsors: RBC Wealth Management, Seattle Goodwill
Award Sponsors: BECU, Pride Foundation
Supporting Sponsors: Girlie Press, Team Photogenic, Sal Floral Design