The Norm MalengNamed in honor of the late King County Prosecuting Attorney, the award honors those who show exemplary leadership, dedication and commitment to the youth and families of Washington State. Norm Maleng was a tireless advocate for children and youth and also served as a founding board member for the Center for Children & Youth Justice. Learn more about Norm Maleng at HistoryLink.org.
The sixth annual award was presented to The Seattle Times and writer Sara Jean Green on March 21, 2013. The fifth annual award was presented to Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll on March 1, 2012. The fourth annual award was presented to Jim Mallahan on March 9, 2011. The third annual award was presented to Ann Ramsay-Jenkins on March 3, 2010. The second was earned in 2009 by the law firm, Perkins Coie, and the first annual award was presented to the Maleng family in 2008.