Sunday, November 9, 2025

WHEN: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

WHERE: Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom, University of Washington, Seattle

In a moment marked by political repression and draconian policies, at least one force is fighting back and moving forward: the labor movement.

At the University of Washington, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies educates a growing number of young people about their power as workers through classes and internships. The Center puts university research to work for the labor movement, highlighting critical issues that working people face to inform policymakers and strategic campaigns.

Join us on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Labor Studies Awards Celebration as we honor student accomplishments, recognize leaders and organizers in our community, and raise money to support the Bridges Center programs. Dinner and drinks are provided!

 

 

Ticket Information

Due to venue capacity, general registration for the Labor Studies Awards Celebration is now closed. You may still register to join the waitlist and be notified if any seats become available. However, seats can not be guaranteed.

Selected seats are still available to students, faculty, and committee members. Please contact the Harry Bridges Center at hbcls@uw.edu or call 206.543.7946 for more information.

If you are a table sponsor and need to provide guest names, or have any other questions, please email hbcls@uw.edu or call 206-543-7946. Thank you!
 

 

Donation Information - Support the Event 

fundraising thermometer - raised $31,700 - goal $40,000
The labor movement is growing, but not without your support. Less than 2% of the Center's budget is funded directly by the University of Washington. The Bridges Center is made possible through public funding and grassroots donations from people like you. We need your help!

Tickets are free, but donations are needed. Donations help cover the costs of the banquet and make the Center's education and research programs possible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For more information, click here to download the Awards Celebration Donor Packet, or read below 

 

Suggested Levels of Donation 

Individual Supporter: Suggested donation of $100 per ticket. Helps offset the cost of food and service for one guest at the event.

Table Supporter (seats 8): Suggested donation of $750. Helps offset the cost of food and service for the event.

Event Supporter: Suggested donation of $1,500-$4,999. Helps cover event costs, including food for students being recognized, venue rental, and printing of student posters.

Program Supporter: $5,000 or more. Goes directly to Center programs to support education and research through internships, classes, grants, and more.

All donations are tax-deductible. All donors will be recognized at the event, on the Celebration website, and any other supporting publications.

 

How to Donate

 

To make a donation, please register your event support here. 
 

BY CHECK: Send a check payable to "University of Washington" with "Bridges Center Event" in the memo line to:

Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies
University of Washington, Box 353530
Seattle, WA 98195-3530

BY CREDIT CARD: Donate securely online at labor.washington.edu/donate. Choose "Bridges Center Community Outreach and Events Fund" when checking out.  

 

Questions? Contact the Harry Bridges Center at (206) 543-7946, or e-mail hbcls@uw.edu . 

 

 

Event Information

The Labor Studies Awards Celebration will take place Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington

PROGRAM: View the 2025 Banquet program here.

VENUE ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS: The Awards Celebration takes place in the Ballroom (second floor) of the Husky Union Building (HUB) on the University of Washington's Seattle campus. Directions and parking information here.

PARKING: Parking is free at the University of Washington on Sundays. The closest parking lot to the Husky Union Building is Padelford Garage. View a map of all parking lots on the UW Seattle campus. 

ACCESSIBILITY: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.