A variety of activities are slated for this year’s Washington state Public Employees Recognition Week, May 7-13. Consider marking your calendar to participate.
This annual week, coordinated by the Washington State Productivity Board, honors the service of local, state and federal public servants statewide.
The 2017 celebration includes:
- Discounted tickets to the Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers game, Saturday, May 6. Please note, tickets must be purchased by mail — click here for the form. Mailed orders must be received by Wednesday, April 26. (May 6 is Felix Hernandez Bobblehead Night with the first 20,000 fans taking home a King Felix bobblehead.)
- A Combined Fund Drive fundraiser at the Tacoma Rainiers game on Friday, May 12.
- Celebrations in Olympia, Spokane, and Tri-Cities. These events, celebrated by public employees, include food, entertainment, guest speakers, vendor booths and award ceremonies. For details, see the Public Service Recognition Week website.
For more information, contact Holly Dawkins, WSU Employee Recognition Program representative, at dawkins@wsu.edu or 509-335-1982.