The City of Tacoma will recognize Tacoma’s outstanding volunteers at the 20th annual City of Destiny Awards on May 23. Mayor Bill Baarsma and the City Council will honor four individuals and four groups for their exemplary service at the 7 p.m. ceremony, which will take place at the Jason Lee Middle School Auditorium, 602 N. Sprague Ave. An appointed 15-member Citizens Recognition Committee chose the winners from 50 nominations and the City Council members will present the awards.
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