Owner of Elliott Bay Brewery and Pub, Todd Carden (left) and his wife, Kristen, speak with West Seattle Herald Publisher Jerry Robinson (seated) and Associate Publisher Tim Robinson (right) at the 6th Annual West Seattle Chamber of Commerce Awards Breakfast April 8. Both businesses were awarded at the event.
Two local businesses were honored today at the 6th Annual West Seattle Chamber of Commerce Awards Breakfast.
West Seattle Herald Publisher Gerald S. Robinson was given the Community Service Award. The honor is given to an individual who has left a mark on West Seattle, who has bettered the community with a contribution of time, energy and civic leadership that leaves a lasting impact. Robinson is president of Robinson Newspapers, which publishes six community papers in the Puget Sound Region including the Herald.
Also recognized as Business of the Year was Elliott Bay Brewery and Pub. Owner Todd Carden opened the pub in 1997 in the Junction. Elliott is the first 100 percent organic brewery in King County.
The company initiated 100 percent composting three years ago and uses all biodegradable and post-consumer paper products. Elliott Bay Brewery and Pub has been a long-standing supporter of many local non-profits. Carden has served on the Junction Association board for eight years. The award was given for his foward thinking approach to business, environmental stewardship and community support.
King County Councilman Dow Constantine introduced both award recipients.
The award selection committee was comprised of Dotty Spadoni Hughes, chair, Bonnie David, Shannon Felix, Dawn Leverett, Dick Sherman and Karen Sisson. Chamber board chair Cal Kinnear was Master of Ceremonies.
About 150 people attended the event held at Salty's on Alki. It was sponsored by Nucor Steel.
