“Supports community with events – shred event twice a year, money for various projects including RainFest, etc. and has raffles for senior class, donates extra per pie for Scholarship Auction. Expanded building and staff to meet community needs when Bank of America closed down. Much, much more.”

“Have become involved more with the community of Forks. Provides support with volunteering and open communication bringing both communities together, providing each with support.”

Three Rivers Resort & Guide Service

“Long deserved.”

“The staff of the Forks branch have willingly taken on the job of assisting with counting money at the Wine & Cheese event. They are cheerful, efficient and appreciated.”

“Their continued commitment to the Forks Timber Museum and Loggers Memorial through countless volunteer hours and equipment used at no cost to help maintain and promote our logging heritage.”

“Friendly, dependable service and supporter of local businesses”

“Provides root beer (forever) at Fish N Brew and Wine & Cheese. Serves on several local committees and one county. Gordon also teaches a class (paid) for management training.”

“Takes the 4th of July float to 13 parades to promote Forks. Chairs 4th of July committee. Serves on the Hospital Advisory Board.”

“Dean has been a major part of the Forks Lions Club for 50 years. He just received an award from Lions District Governor for his on-going and invaluable commitment to Lionism.

Dean is the old guy pushing the young members to do more for the community.”

“Vern has been the driving force that has kept WEB&PA moving forward. Vern is active in his community and church and is fitting that he receives this award.”

“Jack has helped keep the community’s history alive by researching its past and sharing the stories with local residents.”

“John works tirelessly for the Forks Food Bank. He is busy at this seven days a week! Get this; John chose to resign from the Forks Lions Club because his work at the food bank did not allow him enough time to do the community service work with the Lions Club. John has suffered physical challenges but has not reduced his work load at the food bank. John contributes his time and personal financial resources to this service.”

“John has been Port commissioner for at least two terms. He does a great job representing the West End. He is the Lions Club secretary and wheelchair ramp builder.”

“Very knowledgeable of the community of Forks. She has been a great asset in promoting this community.”

“22 years serving Boy Scout Troop 1467 as secretary/advancement person and early on, instrumental in rescuing the program from extinction. This troop has since turned out many Eagle Scouts with more on the way. 35 years First Congregational Church treasurer, 7 active church member serving the community through multiple church/community activities such as senior citizen lunches and harvest dinners. Many years organizing/overseeing the cashier function of the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction.”

“Susie is one of those people whose life rotates around her community and being involved. Susie’s work is helping seniors through the office of Senior Information & Assistance where she helps with physical, medical, governmental and other personal care. And in her private life, she continues to help through her active membership and participation as an Elk. She is an officer in the lodge and is constantly striving to help the community through financial grants and gifts as well as helping with many of the activities!”

“Bob owns Anglers Guide Service. Bob is president of the NW Olympic Peninsula Sport Fishing Coalition, which helps to put fish in our rivers and is a driving force behind the betterment of the fishing industry of this area. Bob also is active in the school and church.”