More than a hundred people gathered Feb 7 to honor Burien's best citizens.

The annual Burien awards dinner and silent auction recognized five Burien residents with citizen awards.

The winners were Debra George, business leader; Maggie Larrick and Eric Dickman, community leaders; Michael Stein Ross, education leader and Brooks Stanfield, environmental leader.

George is co-owner of the Mark Restaurant in Olde Burien.

Larrick, former Times/News editor, is managing director of Burien Little Theatre. Dickman is the theatre's artistic director.

Stein-Ross teaches at St. Francis of Assisi School in Seahurst.

Stanfield organized the bike rodeo at least year's Burien Wild Strawberry Festival.

Former Meal Makers restaurant owner Kevin Fitz won the Robby award given annually by Robinson Newspapers to a person who has contributed to the betterment of the Burien community.