About AWG

The Association of Washington Generals is a service organization initiated in 1970 by a group of Seattle area business people in alliance with Lt. Governor John Cherberg. Patterned after similar associations in other states, the founding purpose of the AWG was to provide a way to recognize outstanding service of individuals in the state of Washington, and to bring them together into a service organization.

Formally established by state legislation in 2005, the Generals act as official ambassadors of trade, tourism and goodwill for the state, with authorization to use the image of the state flag to promote its mission. The AWG is the only service organization to be so authorized. Ex-officio members include the Washington governor, the lieutenant governor and the secretary of state.

Monthly Board of Directors meetings, an annual meeting in February to elect leadership, and social events for all membership support the organization's civic projects and recognition events for outstanding service to the state of Washington.

Accomplishments of the AWG include civic projects, often historical in nature, as well as a Washingtonian of the Year Award, and an Essay Contest for students from grades 7 through 12.

Further reading and viewing:

Video of slide show presented at the 2011 Washingtonian of the Year banquet

One Man's Opinion: "Three Kinds of Generals" - an article by Chuck Hardaway about the Association of Washington Generals (PDF)

History of the Association of Washington Generals (PDF)

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