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: