WashCOG readies yearly celebration of access advocates

The annual Sunshine Breakfast will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle to recognize those who made outstanding contributions to open government efforts in 2023.

The 2024 breakfast is already sold out, and no more reservations are being taken. However, the event will be covered by TVW.

Among the presentations will be the Toby Nixon Award, which is the Coalition’s lifetime achievement award. named after President Emeritus Toby Nixon. It is given yearly to an individual or organization whose long-term commitment to the cause of open government is demonstrated through exemplary words or deeds.

Also to be recognized is the 2023 recipient of the James Andersen Award, given to the Coalition’s volunteer of the year. It celebrates the efforts, often behind the scenes, of WashCOG members in promoting the Coalition’s missions.

A Pacific Northwest media organization will receive the Kenneth F. Bunting Award for outstanding journalism.

Other honorees will include winners of a WashCOG Key Award, which are given periodically for any party that has done something notable for the cause of open government.

Parking is free on site, and tours of the ballpark will be offered after the event.

Learn about our 2023 Sunshine Breakfast and 2022 Sunshine Breakfast.