If you don’t know her, you’ve likely seen Emily Westcott hard at work.

After decades of beautifying Sequim and bringing the holiday spirit to town, Westcott was recognized with a proclamation on Nov. 10 during the City Council meeting read by Deputy Mayor Rachel Anderson.

“(This honor is) really great,” Westcott said during a standing ovation of audience members, city staff and elected officials. “It makes a person really feel good and enjoy what they’re doing.”

Westcott’s efforts have made Sequim a better place for all its residents and visitors, according to the city’s proclamation.

In her time in Sequim, she has made and continues to make a laundry list of accomplishments.

She helped start Sequim’s flower basket program in 1996, and recently turned full operations over to the city

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