PORT OF SEATTLE
MEMORANDUM 

COMMISSION AGENDA            Item No.     6a
Date of Meeting   January 13, 2009
DATE:   January 7, 2009
TO:     Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer
FROM:   Kurt Beckett, Managing Director, External Affairs
SUBJECT: 2008 Port Awards
BACKGROUND

The Port of Seattle received eighteen major awards in 2008 recognizing achievements in a
number of areas but particularly noteworthy were the eight awards recognizing the Port's
environmental leadership or accomplishments. These awards were especially welcome given the
Port's focus and signature, "Where a Sustainable World is Headed." The Port also received the
Patriot Award signifying our support of employees who serve in the National Guard and the
Reserve.

Five awards deserve special mention:

The American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) Comprehensive
Environmental Management Award awarded jointed to the Ports of Seattle, Tacoma
and Metro Vancouver for cooperation on the "Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy."

The Airports Council International-North America's (ACI-NA) Environmental
Achievement Award recognizing the airport's Comprehensive Stormwater Management
Program.

The Richard A. Griesbach Award of Excellence in the 2007 Airport Concessions
Contest sponsored by ACI-NA for the excellent mix of national, regional and local
products available throughout the airport.

The Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Award and
Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting.