The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County recognized the ports of Tacoma and Seattle with the 2015 Golden Shovel Award for collaborating to form a Seaport Alliance.

The annual award recognizes an individual or entity that has made a significant contribution to economic development in the region. Port of Tacoma Commissioner Don Johnson and Port of Seattle Commissioner Bill Bryant accepted the award at the EDB annual meeting last week.

Learn more about the proposed plan to unify our marine terminal operations and related functions.