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Former governor and current CEO Of Challenge Seattle Christine Gregoire was selected as the 2026 recipient of the Seattle King County First Citizen Award. She will be honored at a civic celebration on May 5 at The Westin Seattle at noon.

Read more about Chris Gregoire, the 88th First Citizen.

Founded in 1939, the First Citizen Award is believed to be this region’s oldest such recognition of community leadership, volunteerism, and public service. The civic banquet to honor the annual recipients is a not-for-profit celebration of civic engagement presented by Seattle King County Realtors® and partners from the real estate community.

Find more information about the award and its history at www.seattlefirstcitizen.org.