DOROTHY STIMSON BULLITT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

The Junior League of Seattle created the Dorothy Stimson Bullitt Community Service Award in 1989 to recognize outstanding achievement in the area of community service. Each year, the award honors an Active or Sustaining Junior League member who has enriched the lives of her neighbors and community at large through extraordinary volunteer public service. This award is the only one that Mrs. Bullitt allowed to carry her name.


BACKGROUND

If you’d like to find out more about Dorothy Stimson Bullitt and the founding of the Junior League of Seattle, we suggest reading Dorothy Stimson Bullitt: An Uncommon Life by Delphine Haley.

Dorothy Stimson Bullitt (February 5, 1892–June 27, 1989) was a charter member of JLS, civic leader, women’s advocate and the founder of the King Broadcasting Company. A widow at the age of 40, Mrs. Bullitt was the single mother of three children during the Great Depression. After both her father and husband passed away, she took over her family lumber and real estate business and, despite knowing little about the industry, personally restored the business to prominence. From her real estate success, Dorothy was able to purchase a television station business, all while raising her family and volunteering countless hours through the JLS and other community groups. She was a remarkable woman whose impact on our community will be felt in Seattle for many generations to come. We honor and revere her lifetime contribution to our community and dedication to JLS.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2023 Korynne Wright

2021 Marlene Fallquist *

2018 Maureen Benoliel

2016 Jacque Doane

2014 Carmen Gayton

2012 Patty Barrier

2010 Maxine Barnard

2008 Sue Mecklenburg

2006 Marli Iverson

2004 Ginger Ackerley *

2002 Dee Dickinson

2000 Ann Pigott Wyckoff

1998 Peggy Habegger *

1996 Marilyn B. Ward*

1994 Jean B. Rolfe

1992 Sue Lile Hunter

1990 Mary Maxwell Gates*

2022 Pamela Eakes

2019 Maria Mackey

2017 Janet True

2015 Anne Blair

2013 Judy Holder

2011 Kathy Randall

2009 Micki Flowers

2007 Jennifer Dunn* & Susan Brotman

2005 Mary Herche

2003 Cathi Hatch

2001 Anne Gould Hauberg*

1999 Katharyn Stubbs Wright*

1997 Anne Farrell

1995 Barbara Lease Crutcher

1993 Kate Belcher Webster*

1991 Colleen Willoughby

1989 Sally Skinner Behnke*

*Deceased

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