Winners of the Best of Burien awards posed Friday night following the annual Discover Burien dinner and auction. The event recognized local citizens for their contributions to Burien. The list of winners includes: Collins Chirppractic--Audacious Innovator;The Tin Room- tied with Black Zia Cantina-Best beverage; The Tin Room--Best Restaurant; B-Town Dog--Exemplary Service Award; Chelsea Hinderlie--Educator of the Year; Rochelle Flynn--Public Servant of the Year; Nathan Lemmon--Jeff Kearnye Award; Dr. Aaron Collins--Burien Hero; Three Tree Montessori--REcology Cleanscapes Environmental/Green Focus Award. Discover Burien President Noel Gibb named Discover Burien Executive Director Andrea Reay "Miss Awesomeness".

In-kind events sponsors included: Angelo's, Archies Mexican Restaurant, Australian Pie Co., Azteca Mexican REstaurant, Black Zia Cantina, Burien Press Coffee, Casa Durango Mexican Restaurant, Elliott Bay Brewhouse, Grand Cental Bakery, La Costa Mexican REstaurant, Mark Restaurant and Bar, Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, Side Street Kitchen and Bar, Taqueria El Rinconsito, Taqueria La Estacion, Tin Room Bar and Grill, The Greek House and the Maven Mercantile.