Labor Community Celebrates at Meet the Winners

November 24, 2025

On November 19, MLK Labor hosted its annual Meet the Winners Celebration at the Seattle Labor Temple. This event gave union members an opportunity to meet King County’s newly elected local leaders and celebrate the Labor Movement’s political work from the past year.

The night kicked off with a lively social hour, where guests mingled with winning candidates over food and refreshments. Workers and elected leaders connected about the work that will shape the year ahead.

This was followed by an awards ceremony recognizing the Labor Movement’s political achievements over the past year. From groundbreaking campaigns to thanking those who put in the work, the celebration honored the power of unions.

Here is a full list of Meet the Winners awards:

2025 Political Volunteer of the Year – SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and PROTEC17

2025 Political Director of the Year – Khalil Hamiduddin (SEIU 6)

2025 Elected Official of the Year – Girmay Zahilay (King County Council) and Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Seattle City Council)

2025 Campaign of the Year – Katie Wilson (Seattle Mayor) and the Burien Slate

2025 Board Member of the Year – Nate Omdal (Musicians Association of Seattle Local 76-493)

2025 Delegate of the Year – Andrea Ornelas (Laborers Local 242)

2025 Lifetime Achievement Award – Claude Burfect (CBTU)