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Hosted annually by the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, the Community Awards banquet honors individuals and organizations whose service, dedication, and spirit strengthen the fabric of Issaquah. Now in its 45th year, the event serves as a celebration of our shared values—and a snapshot of the living history unfolding all around us.

Shaped by waves of immigration and settlement, Issaquah’s immigration story is one of resilience, industry, and cultural blending. Immigrants and settlers began settlers amongst our valley's Native American communities as early as the 1860s, but the arrival of the railroad brought new influx residents and a transition to mining, boarding houses, saloons, and new merchants—attracting workers from various backgrounds.

A beloved Issaquah shop, The Country Mouse began as a holiday pop-up and became a key player in Gilman Village’s early success. Discover its rich story—and the stained glass mouse that still charms today.

In Issaquah’s rough-cut early years, workers’ hard-earned wages went to whiskey, but they didn't give the "drink" when Prohibition arrived.

From 1889 until their death, the contributions of these two brothers to their community boiled down to life, death, and connection!

Throughout Issaquah's history, there's never been a shortage of strong, notable women. Uncover a healer, bold leader, and two entrepreneurs.

Neither the train Depot nor IHM itself may exist as we know them today if not for Greg's passion for preservation and gift of persuasion.

The woman whose namesake tree and civic award embody Issaquah’s community spirit of environmental activism.