2011 YMCA A.K. Guy Award Luncheon - Phil Smart, Sr.

DRIVEN TO SERVE
28th Annual YMCA A.K. Guy Award - Honoring Phil Smart, Sr.
Nov. 1, 2011

About Phil Smart, Sr.

Phil Smart, Sr. is exceptionally gifted in the art of persuasion, and he's dedicated his life to using this gift for the good of others.

He's spent 52 years building the reputation for integrity of the Mercedes-Benz dealerships that bear his name in greater Seattle. At the same time, he's been driven to serve as both a volunteer and volunteerism advocate, helping to meet the critical needs of children in our community and to support child-focused organizations with a global reach.

Mr. Smart's discipline and commitment to service were forged while on active duty in the U.S. Army during WWII and in the reserve. He volunteered at Seattle Children's hospital for more than 40 years and has held leadership roles with the Boy Scouts of America and Seattle Rotary. He's addressed more than 65,000 people with his philosophy of service and lessons learned from sick and dying children.

At 92, Mr. Smart is more enthusiastic than ever about what he considers his life's purpose: to motivate others to help change lives using their "third eight". We each have 24 hours in a day -- 8 for work or school, 8 for sleep and a third 8 for giving back to our community and our world.




About the Y:

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is the Northwest's leading non-profit organization strenthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilty. To find out more visit www.seattleymca.org.




About the YMCA A.K. Guy Award

The award was established in memory of A.K. Guy (1892-1983), president of G.O. Guy Drugs. He was a community leader and dedicated volunteer for civic organizations, his church, the YMCA Board and YMCA Camp Orkila. The A.K. Guy Award is presented annually to those who exemplify the ideals of the late A.K. Guy.




Signature Sponsor: Group Health

Group Health Cooperative has a long tradition of community involvement. Our sponsorship of the YMCA A.K. Guy Award is a reflection of our commitment to building community spirit, encouraging volunteerism, inspiring our youth, and maintaining strong local partnerships.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• YMCA
• A.K. Guy
• Phil Smart
• YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Volunteerism
• Children's Hospital