The Adeline Garcia Community Service Awards is an annual fundraiser where Seattle Indian Health Board honors leaders in the community who are improving the health for Native people.
If you are interested in upcoming Adeline Garcia Banquets, please continue to visit our Events page or email Debbie Nerocker, Event Coordinator, at debbien@sihb.org.
Honoring our Community Leaders
In recognition of their contributions to our community and dedication toward the health of Native people, the Seattle Indian Health Board honored the following leaders at the 2018 Adeline Garcia Community Services Awards Banquet:
- Marilyn Scott, Vice Chair, Upper Skagit Tribe
- Steve Kutz, Chair, American Indian Health Commission
- Colleen EchoHawk-Hayashi, Executive Director, Chief Seattle Club
Guests were able to hear from the recipients about the importance our collective work to provide our communities with opportunities to improve Native health.
Original art was created live at the event by Native artist Roger Fernandes (Lower Elwha) and was auctioned to banquet guests. The proceeds from the event supported the Seattle Indian Health Board’s Community Services Programs.
About the Adeline Garcia Community Service Awards
In Adeline’s memory, the Seattle Indian Health Board started the annual Adeline Garcia Community Service Awards, where leaders in the region are recognized for their contribution toward Native issues in the community.
Adeline (Haida, Double Fin Killer Whale Clan) was a pioneer in urban Indian social causes and was a co-founding member of the American Indian Women’s Service League. She was the president and a board member of the Seattle Indian Health Board, and we are proud to honor her legacy and commitment to Native people.
