PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA               Item No.      4c 
SPECIAL ORDER 
Date of Meeting     January 7, 2014 
DATE:    December 31, 2013 
TO:     Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    Patricia Akiyama, Director, Public Affairs 
SUBJECT:  Special Order of Business  Port of Seattle Awards Received in 2013 
BACKGROUND 
The Port of Seattle had a very productive year in 2013, as evidenced by several major
awards received in recognition of achievements in a number of areas. Particularly
noteworthy were the awards for the port's environmental leadership,cruise and airport
visitor experiences and financial reporting. In all, the port received 14 awards. Below is a
brief summary of awards that deserve special attention, and a comprehensive list. 
German Cruising Guide Names Seattle "Port of the Year" 
Koehler's Cruise Guide, Germany's most recognized observer of the cruise industry,
named Seattle as "Port of the Year" for 2014, citing the port's environmental initiatives
and cruise customer experience as world-class. 
"The Port of Seattle is dedicated to continuous reductions in maritime-related emissions,"
said Koehler's. "Being a pioneer in shore power for the cruise industry, the U.S. gateway
to Alaska offers perfect logistics, as well as passenger friendly downtown locations." 
'Best Arrivals Experience' Award for Sea-Tac Airport 
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Experience the City of Music program was
honored as Best Arrivals Experience at the Future Travel Experience Awards ceremony.
The honor recognized Sea-Tac's music program "which goes the extra mile to provide a 
warm welcome and ensure the airport reflects the destination itself." 
GFOA Distinguished Budget Award 
The port received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award for our 2013 budget document. This marks the sixth consecutive year
that the port has received this award, the highest form of recognition in governmental
budgeting. 
As stated in GFOA's award letter, the award "represents a significant achievement by the
entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest
principles of governmental budgeting." 

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GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Award
of Financial Reporting Achievement 
The Port of Seattle received, for its 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR), the "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting" from the
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.
Along with this prestigious award, the Accounting & Financial Reporting Department
received the GFOA "Award of Financial Reporting Achievement." 
As stated in the GFOA award notification, this certification "is the highest form of
recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting, and its
attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its
management." We are honored to receive this prestigious GFOA certification and award,
which is now the eighth consecutive year that the port and AFR has earned this
recognition. 
APEX Award for Publication Excellence 
The Port of Seattle Environmental Report for 2011-12 received the APEX Award for
Publication Excellence in the category of Green Annual Report-2013. The awards were
based on excellence in editorial content, graphic design and the success of the entry in
achieving communications effectiveness and excellence. 
"Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling" Award 
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport received recognition for the seventh consecutive
year as part of the annual Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling, awarded
by King County's Solid Waste Division. 
In collaboration with airport concessions, airport tenants and passengers, the airport
recycled more than 1,800 tons of material in 2012 alone, including mixed paper,
cardboard, aluminum cans and plastic, organic waste, cooking oil processed into
Biodiesel and 25,000 pounds of unsold food distributed to local food banks. Estimated
savings totaling $306,943, including $274,481 in avoided landfill disposal fees and
$32,320 in recycling rebates. 
American Lung Association "Breathe Easy Champion Award" 
The American Lung Association Mountain Pacific presented the port with its "Breathe
Easy Champion Award." The award recognizes the port's strong commitment to protect
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Skytrax "Best Airport Staff" Award 
Congressman Adam Smith acknowledged the Sea-Tac Airport staff for being presented
with the Skytrax Award which recognized the Sea-Tac staff as the best in North
America. 
Salmon Safe Award 
Marine Maintenance received its second Salmon-Safe Award in 2013. This award
recognizes the work Marine Maintenance does in the parks and landscape areas, and also
includes the commitment the port demonstrates with storm water management and other
environmental programs. 
2012 Port of Seattle Firefighter of the Year 
Dale Hornung was honored as the Port of Seattle Firefighter of the Year for 2012.
Selected by a department-wide vote, Hornung has served the department for 26 years. 
"Firefighter Hornung has all of thebest qualities we hope for in a firefighter  a skilled
professional, leader and team player who cares about his colleagues and community both
inside and outside the fire house," said Port of Seattle Fire Chief Randy Krause. 
2013 Police Officer of the Year 
Trevor Freutel was honored as the Port of Seattle Police Officer of the Year for 2013.
This award recognizes members who demonstrate exceptional achievement, the highest
standards of competence and professionalism, and a genuine commitment to their
profession, the department and the public they serve. 
Prior to joining the port, he served as a U.S. Navy corpsman with the U.S. Marine Corps
and as a military instructor at the Naval School of Health Sciences in Portsmouth, VA. 
2013 Charles Blood Champion of Diversity 
Firefighter Dale Hornung is the 2013 award recipient. The Port Commission established
the Charles Blood Champion of Diversity Award in 2000. Named for a leader who was
devoted to issues of inclusion throughout his tenure of more than thirty years with the
port, the award is given annually to a current employee who embodies the port's diversity
commitment and values. 
2013 Small Business Champion Award 
The Office of Social Responsibility celebrates the successes of the small business
program, and in 2013 the port celebrated its third Small Business Champions Awards.
These awards recognize a port employee or team who has championed increased small
business participation at the port, and a small business from the port's roster that
provided outstanding goods or services.  This year's recipient  was the Marine

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Maintenance Purchasing Team; Tanaya Meagher, Lisa Phair, Shawn Shinkle and Garrett
Terwilliger. 
2013 Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council Champion Award 
The NWMSDC selected Tina Boyd, small business analyst in the Office of Social
Responsibility as the 2013 Champion Award recipient. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS SPECIAL ORDER 
Computer slide presentation