Margarita Prentice

Margarita has made a difference!

The Division of Spanish and Portuguese Studies, University of Washington, 2008 Third Annual Luis Fernando Esteban Public Service Award

          "In Recognition of her outstanding service to the Hispanic community  of  the State of Washington." 


Department of American Ethnic Studies, University of Washington, 2008 For her courage in advocating for what is right, for her fortitude in fighting for what is just, and for her commitment in working for what is truly honorable. We respectfully offer our gratitude for her distinguished and continuing service to the university and to society.

Washington Education Association, 2008 Friend of Education Award

Pediatric Interim Care Center, 2008 Recognition Award

Community Health Care Network of WA, 2007 Health Care Champion Award

WA Virtual Academies, 2007 Legislator of the Year Award

WA State Hotel and Lodging Association, 2007 Hospitality Hero Award

Providence Mount Saint Vincent, 2007 Scholarship Award

March of Dimes, 2006 Legend in Nursing Award

Children's Alliance, 2006 Champion for Children Award

City of Renton, 2005 Certificate of Appreciation

Community Health Centers of King County, 2005 Health Care Champion Award

Food Lifeline Award, 2005

Renton Area Youth Services Award, 2005

Avalon Health Care Award, 2005

Mortgage Brokers Association, 1997 Legislator of the Year Award

WA Retail Association, 1996 Legislator of the Year Award

Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of WA, 1996 Senator of the Year Award for Outstanding Support of Small Business Issues

WA Low Income Housing Network, 1996

Pediatric Interim Care, 1996 Award for Caring Enough to Make a Difference for Drug Addicted Infants

WA State Trial Lawyers, 1995 Legislator of the Year Award

WA State Dental Hygienists Association, 1995 Legislator of the Year Award

Filipino American Political Action Group of WA, 1995 Exceptional Leadership and Dedicated Service

De Paul and Mount Saint Vincent, 1995 Award for Dedicated Service from 1979-1988

Valley Medical Center, 1995 Champion of Health Care Award

Mexican American State Legislator's Policy Institute, 1993 Recognition of Dedication and Service

Fort Lewis Corp Soldiers, 1993

McChord Air Force Base Hispanic Workforce, 1993

WA State Nurses Association, 1992 Legislator of the Year Award

WA State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 1992

Image de Snohomish/ King County, 1992 Award for Commitment to the Advancement of Hispanics in Education and Employment

Home Care Association of WA, 1991 Legislator of the Year Award

WA State Labor Council, 1990 Legislator of the Year Award

WA Hispanic Bar Association, 1990

Hispanic Affairs Commission and WA Hispanic Roundtable, 1989 Contributions for Most Successful Legislative Session for Hispanics in State History

WA Health Care Association, 1989-90 Outstanding Leader

Naval Submarine Base at Bangor, 1989 National Hispanic Month

King County Nurse of the Year, 1972

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