21ST ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED LEADER AWARDS

2023 Distinguished Leader Awards (DLA)

Congratulations to 2023 Honorees – Kelly Wilson, The Nisqually Indian Tribe and Dr. Timothy Stokes!

DLA recognizes leaders who demonstrate outstanding initiative, inspire others, and significantly impact our community and beyond. This year, our honorees exhibit unique, impactful leadership styles that go beyond their organizations and shine through their community support and involvement. Leadership Thurston County will recognize honorees through live and multi-media presentations.

The 21st annual Distinguished Leaders Awards celebration will take place on Tuesday, March 7, at the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake. The evening begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner, and the program at 6:30 p.m. Learn more at ThurstonChamber.com.

2023 Distinguished Leader Awards

When: March 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502

Career Camp is a one-day career exploration fair for Thurston County students (grades 6 – 8) and their parents. Students will have the opportunity to explore careers in our growing sectors of Healthcare, Manufacturing, Wood and Forest Products, Hospitality/Tourism, Information Technology, and Food Production. The event includes an EXPO for students to explore various businesses and the career paths in those fields.

Saturday March 18, 2023, 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Location: Chinook Middle School, 4301 6th Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Projected Attendance: 300 Students and Parents

Contact: Christina Chesnut at cchesnut@thurstonchamber.com