The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) honored Kenmore Mayor David Baker with an Advocacy All-Star Award.

AWC presented the award to Baker on Sept. 7 in Renton at a Sound Cities Association dinner.

Baker was recognized for his ongoing engagement with area legislators on city issues at both the state and federal levels, and his presence on the ground in Olympia and Washington, DC.

The AWC Advocacy All-Star Award was established in 2015 to acknowledge city elected officials who publicly advocate for cities and towns in Washington state. City officials receiving the award conducted advocacy efforts before and during the recently completed 2016 legislative session.

“We are all in this together,” Baker said. “Cities and the state share the same issues. Anything we can do to speak out for one another, we will do. I graciously accept this award.”

The AWC is an Olympia-based organization that advocates on behalf of Washington’s 281 cities and towns.

“The Advocacy All-Star Awards recognize and celebrate the actions of city officials across the state who are advocating for all 281 cities,” said AWC CEO Peter B. King. “Their collective voice is telling the Legislature that if we work together, the state will thrive.”

The AWC serves its members through advocacy, education and services.