Introducing Our Next Honorees for The 20 Of 2020 Awards Ceremony
Rick Steves
Introducing the next honoree of the 20 of 2020 Awards - Rick Steves! Richard John Steves, Jr. is better known to those in his hometown of Edmonds-and to the travel world - as Rick Steves. travel writer, author, activist, lecturer, philanthropist and TV personality.
His Rick Steves Europe company has produced and hosted a travel series on public television since 2000 that encourages people to explore less-touristy destinations and become immersed in the locals' way-of-life.
He also has a public-radio travel show called Travels with Rick Steves and has authored numerous travel guides. In 2010, his company released a mobile-phone app called "Rick Steves' Audio Europe," containing self-guided walking tours and geographical information.
His company was hit hard by the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The company had to cancel thousands of trips and postpone filming for his TV series. Steve employs 100 people and felt a responsibility to retain them, despite the business being on hold. He's created the Rick Steves' Volunteer Corps (RSVC). His vision is to have the flexibility within the staff to accommodate personal needs and company needs, while offering a reliable and consistent workforce for the many community projects RSVC is supporting!
We can't wait to hear more!
Gordon McHenry Jr.
Introducing the next honoree of the 20 0F 2020 Awards - Gordon McHenry, Jr, CEO of United Way of King Country (UWKC), was on the job only a matter of months when COVID-19 hit our community.
His dedication to the people of King County and his collaborative mindset allowed UWKC to act swiftly to help those affected by the economic and health impacts of the pandemic.
UWKC created the Community Relief Fund, a program focused on rental assistance and food security. To date, UWKC has raised more than $17 million through the fund.
McHenry's ability to listen to the needs of the community, act quickly to address those needs and lead his staff in finding creative approaches to affect change is why he deserves this recognition.
We are honored to meet you and excited to hear more about you at the event!