The 2026 Washington State African American Achievement Awards will be held on Sat., Apr. 26 at the Olympic College Bremer Student Center. The event celebrates outstanding achievements and inspiring stories within the African American community, honoring excellence, culture and progress.
This year honors Shining Executive Superstars, celebrating a legacy of greatness in education, public service, healthcare, arts, entrepreneurship and civil rights.
2026 Honorees
Eddie Rye Jr., Carmen Best, Michelle Merriweather, Sonya Bell, Dr. Robyn White, Linda Lowry, Linda Thompson-Black, Chasity Malatesta, Dawn Mason, Rev. Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Barbara Laners, Chris B. Bennett, Rev. Dr. Robert Manaway Sr., Derek Clark, Betsy Wilkerson, Dr. Shelly Seacrest, Corretta Scott, Veronica Very
Featured Performers
Josephine Howell, Bridget Bazile, Ruth Frances and many more
Event Program
- Social Hour: 4-5pm
- Dinner: 5-6pm
- Show: 6pm
Tickets: $100
For more information, contact Deborah Jackson at @email or 360-689-0316.
To request an accommodation, visit our Accessibility & Accommodations webpage. Please provide advance notice to ensure we are able to grant your request.