# Double Congratulations to E+E Fundraising & Events!

Congratulations to Julianne Read and the E+E Fundraising & Events team on winning two awards at the 2026  Washinton Festival and Events Association's Awards Dinner & Auction.

We're excited to celebrate these two standout fundraising events and their award: 

* Harbor Lights, benefiting St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton, won **Best Post Event Recap**.  The award recognizes a thoughtful post-event recap that uses data and insights to turn this year's results into even better planning for next year.

* Big Blue Bash, benefiting SR3 (SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research), **won Best Event Under $150,000**.  This new event built around mission-driven experiences that connected guests to SR3's work and raised 268% of its fundraising goal.

Congratulations to Julianne and the entire E+E team!

Read the stories behind these award-winning events:

* [Harbor Lights: From Ballroom to City Street](https://www.auctria.com/blog/from-ballroom-to-city-street-how-st-vincent-de-paul-bremerton-reimagined-event-fundraising/)

* [Big Blue Bash: How SR3 Raised 268% of Their Goal](https://www.auctria.com/blog/mission-focused-fundraising-how-sr3-raised-268-of-their-goal/)