We are humbled and grateful for the dozens upon dozens of hours put in by each member of our gingerbread team. We want to thank the following organizations and individuals who helped us bring a world of pure imagination to reality:
Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish Counties
The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) has been involved with JDRF’s Gingerbread Village almost since the beginning of the tradition 28 years ago! On this year’s display, they helped substantially with both the financial underwriting of materials and candy as well as untold hours of volunteer effort in building the display.
Special thanks to the following key team members: Allison Butcher, Mike Pattison, Donine Grigsby, and Amber Snellgrove.
See more of their stellar work here.
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture has partnered with MBAKS since 2011 to lead the design and construction of the displays. Many of our team members donate hours of their time to help build and design the displays. We’re grateful for how these people funnel their love for the art of architecture into a creative display of cookie and candy for the benefit of JDRF.
Special thanks to the following key team members: Eric Drivdahl, Sarah Drivdahl, Scott Hommas, Evelyn Hommas, Iulia Codoban, Deborah Kendrick, Deepa Sharma, Ashley Gilchriest, Matthew Weatherford, and Vicki Somppi.
See more of their stellar work here.
ESNB INC.
ESNB generously volunteered to build the structural base.
Special thanks to the following key team members: Ali Serra and Matt Brown.
See more of their stellar work here.
Definitive Audio
Due to logistics at the Seattle Grand Sheraton hotel, we needed to build the display off-site this year. Definitive Audio stepped in to provide the crucial service of helping us move the display to the Sheraton once it was nearly complete. Their teamwork at this critical point truly made the dream come true!
Special thanks to the following key team members: Gabriel Amerine and Dischen Hambeka.
See more of their stellar work here.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS
We are immensely grateful for additional volunteers who offered their time, creative energy, and resources to bring this project to life.
Special thanks to the following key team members: Lynn Treadwell and Heather Brinko.