CONGRATULATIONS! 2019 Westside Awards announced by West Seattle Chamber of Commerce

Announced tonight by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce: The winners of the 2019 Westside Awards! The Chamber says the community nominated more than 50 businesses and individuals for the four annual awards this year, and a panel of judges chose these winners:

(WSCC photo: Chamber board member Kandie Jennings-Malloy with Manager Kory)

Westside Business of the Year (minimum of 3 years in business in West Seattle)
Alki Lumber

(WSCC photo: Anthony Rice, Nicholas Rich, past Chamber chair [& Verity employee] Pete Spalding, Jamie Gonzalez)

Westside Emerging Business (less than 3 years in business in West Seattle)
Verity Credit Union

(WSCC photo: Sandy Adams, Patrick Pape, Laura Lee, and Chamber board member Dawn Leverett)

Westside Not-For-Profit of the Year
ArtsWest

(WSB photo, July 2018)

Westsider of the Year
Adah Cruzen

In the award announcement, Chamber CEO Julia Jordan is quoted as saying, “The Westside Awards recognize companies and individuals that reflect our West Seattle geographical, professional, and individual differences. But together we are the collective engine fueling our local economy, keeping our city strong and helping to create a culture that is uniquely West Seattle.” Your chance to applaud the honorees is at the Westside Awards breakfast, Tuesday, April 30th, 7:30 am at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor); tickets and sponsorships are still available via the Chamber website.

Jack March 29, 2019 (10:38 pm)

Adah certainly deserves Westsider. She has given so much to help West Seattle. And it’s a tribute to her husband Earl who gave his heart and soul to us too Also if you’re true West Seattleites you have loved Alki lumber all your life and supported Arts West to boot Well done WSChamber

Mark Worden March 30, 2019 (7:01 am)

Sound Foundations NW loves Alki Lumber and I personally think that Kory and his team are Super Stars. The personal attention and care they give to us and what is important to us can’t be overstated. They care about West Seattle and I am happy to hear that Alki Lumber gets this recognition.

Adam March 30, 2019 (7:23 am)

It’s too bad the “Business of the Year” is slated for closure and redevelopment.

WSB March 30, 2019 (3:28 pm)

Exploring redevelopment is something the owners have chosen to do.
https://westseattleblog.com/2019/01/redevelopment-alki-lumbers-sweeney-family-studying-alternatives-for-west-seattle-triangle-properties/
https://westseattleblog.com/2019/02/followup-sweeney-familys-triangle-potential-redevelopment-process-begins/

Katrina March 30, 2019 (8:46 am)

Congratulations my fearless husband for making Alki Lumber Westside Business of the Year. Bringing this charming 1927 Lumber yard into the 21st century was not easy but your leadership, management and business skills have made it happen and you have been recognized. I am proud to be your wife.