Tonight’s Presenting Sponsor Is:
Welcome & Recognition
Governor Bob Ferguson
Jessie Bustamante, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington
Youth of the Year Finalists & Announcement of the 2026 Community Service Award
Senator Claire Wilson, 30th District
Sen Wilson’s Bio:
Claire Wilson has represented the people of the 30th District since 2018. She is Chair of the Human Services Committee and is proud to serve as vice chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Committee, Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Caucus and Co-Chair of the DCYF Oversight Board. She is a member of the Rules Committee, Ways and Means Committee, and holds the role of Assistant Majority Whip. She has been a strong proponent of reform in the juvenile justice, child welfare and corrections systems.
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s Bio:
Bob Ferguson is a fourth-generation Washingtonian and son of a public school teacher and a Boeing employee. Governor Ferguson has spent his career in public service standing up to powerful interests that don’t play by the rules, fighting for civil rights, and achieving victories for Washington families. He is an internationally rated chess master, avid mountain climber and backpacker, and enthusiastic softball dad. He and his wife, Colleen, are the proud parents of teenage twins, Jack and Katie.
Meet the 2026 Washington State Youth of the Year Finalists!
Thank You to Our Other Sponsors:
