A.K. Guy Award Honoree Sheri Schultz and the Schultz Family Foundation are committed to creating greater opportunity, accessible to all. Recognizing that talent is everywhere - but opportunity is not - Sheri and her foundation seek to unlock untapped potential for young adults. They invest in innovative solutions tackling important challenges facing our community, including youth homelessness, youth mental health, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and so much more.

Judge Charles V. and Lazelle Johnson Excellence in Social Justice Award Honoree Eric Pettigrew's career in public service spans over two decades, including serving in the Washington State Legislature, where he focused on affordable housing, retirement programs, and racial disparity in child welfare. Eric secured key funding to support foster care programs, expand higher education opportunities for incarcerated individuals, and promote charter schools in his district. 

Keynote Speaker Dr. Benjamin Danielson is a pediatrician and clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Throughout his time as a pediatrician, Danielson has facilitated the creation and development of diversity programs and contributed actively to governmental policy and will be directing a new program, Allies in Healthier Systems for Health & Abundance in Youth (AHSHAY) to help address and prevent youth incarceration.
 

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The A.K. Guy Award is presented to individuals, couples, families, or groups who exemplify the ideals of the late Albert K. Guy through their outstanding volunteer service and dedication to social responsibility and equity and justice for all.

The Judge Charles V. and Lazelle Johnson Excellence in Social Justice Award is presented to an individual, couples, families, or groups who exemplify the ideals of Seattle civil-rights pioneers Charles V. and Lazelle Johnson through their advancement of equity and social justice in one or more of the following areas: community development, children and youth, education, health, environment, legal, economic development, and/or government.

The Hero Everyday Awards celebrates and applauds the work of a youth, young adults, and adults who exemplify service, demonstrate the Y values, and make contributions to their community towards social and economic equality. Award Age Categories = Youth (6-17); Young Adult (18-26), and Adults (27+).