2025 Lynnwood Chamber Community & Leadership Award finalists announced

The Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for its 2025 Community & Leadership Awards aimed at recognizing professionals, philanthropists, innovators and the best businesses and community leaders in Lynnwood.

The black tie gala celebrating nominees and winners is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Lynnwood Event Center: 3711 196th St. SW.

Individual tickets range from $195 to $225, and tables can be reserved at group rates. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Visit the chamber’s website to register and learn more.

The following individuals, businesses and organizations were nominated for accomplishments and community contributions.

Outstanding community service

• Julieta Altamirano- Crosby: Snohomish County Public Utilities District commissioner, former Lynnwood city councilmember
• State Rep. Lauren Davis
• Joel Feldman: Volunteers of America Western Washington
• Christine Frizzell: Lynnwood mayor
• David Kleitsch: Former Economic Development Director, city of Lynnwood
• Cole Langdon: Lynnwood Police Chief
• Shannon Tysland: CEO and founder, Experience Momentum
• Wally Webster: President and founder, ACCESS Project, community leader.

Outstanding businesswoman: 

• Cherolyn Dewan: Store Manager, JCPenney Alderwood Mall
• Olympia Edwards: CEO, Project Girl Mentoring
• Asha Hussain: Owner, time 4 Kidz
• Barbara Kilmain: Community Manager, Alderwood Court Senior Affordable Apartments
• Tracy Moshinsky: Accountant, James Russell PLCC
• Teresa Wippel: Founder and CEO, My Neighborhood News Network

Outstanding businessman: 

• Jeff Boyer: Jeff Uncooked, wine curator
• Federick Brooks: Owner of Sound Sports Performance and Training
• Tony Curran & Aaron Parrot: Owners of The Original Mini Barns
• Chip Peterson: Executive Director at Hilton Garden Inn Lynnwood.
• Rey Suarez: VP branch and sales manager, 1st Security Bank, Lynnwood Food Bank.

Outstanding independent business: 

• B. Thai Cuisine
• Just Chill
• Lynnwood Animal Hospital
• Peace of Mind Brewing
• Seattle Shade & Awning
• Sout Sports Performance
• Temple Distilling Company
• Vaughn’s Teaching Farm

Outstanding innovation: 

• The District
• Kongsberg Underwater Technology, Inc.
• Lynnwood Today (My Neighborhood News Network)
• Partner Therapeutics
• Rolife
• StretchLab

Outstanding new business (two years or less): 

• Cintas Lynnwood
• Dulceria El Chavito
• Generator Supercenter
• Hero Ace Hardware
• The Lash & Wax Boutique

Outstanding new professional (two years or less in current profession): 

• Brian King: FastSigns Lynnwood
• Isadora Ludy: General Manager, Fogo de Chão
• ‘Ilisa Tokoma’ata: Real Estate Broker, Best Choice Realty
• Sumin Yu: Owner and manager, Kazoku

Outstanding philanthropist:

• Chick-Fil-A Lynnwood Center
• Experience Momentum
• Heritage Bank
• Lexus of Seattle
• Mr. Kleen/76 Stations
• Rosario Reyes

Outstanding nonprofit: 

• Bella’s Voice
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County
• Clothes for Kids
• Foundation for Edmonds School District
• Holly House for Kids
• The House of Wisdom
• Lynnwood Food Bank
• Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Foundation
• Next Step Pregnancy Services
• Support 7
• Victim Support Services
• Work Opportunities

Outstanding business: 

• Alderwood Mall
• Alderwood Auto Repair
• American Water Damage Restoration
• Anywhere But Here Travel
• Destinations Lynnwood
• Edmonds College
• Fogo de Chao
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Ignite Your Champions
• Innovative HVAC LLC
• Kustom

— Contact Ashley at ashley@myedmondsnews.com.