On Saturday January 25, 2020, Peter Kwon received the Slade Gorton Rising Star Award, presented by King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert in recognition of his dedication to public service, community engagement, pragmatic approach, tangible community improvements, and ability to bring people together to achieve common goals.  Peter Kwon, who was recently elected as SeaTac Deputy Mayor, is the first non-partisan elected official to receive this award in its ten year history.

The Slade Gorton Rising Star Award.

The Slade Gorton Rising Star Award is awarded by The Roanoke Conference to recognize someone who has demonstrated a commitment to furthering conservative principles, with the potential for long-term public service where they demonstrate the character and values consistent with the ethos of the Conference. Originally called the “Rising Star Award,” it was renamed after former Sen. Slade Gorton to recognize his achievements and long-term positive impact in Washington state.

The list of Rising Star Award winners includes:

2020: Councilmember Peter Kwon

2019: Representative Jacqueline Maycumber

2018: Representative Paul Graves

2017: Representative Melanie Stambaugh

2016: Todd Meyers

2015: Secretary of State Kim Wyman

2014: Senator Andy Hill

2013: Ben Oakley

2012: Representative Hans Zeiger

2011: Congresswoman Jamie Herrera Beutler