Upcoming Equity Events

2025 Office of Equity Convening: Shaping a Washington for All

Stay tuned for additional information about this event.

2025 PEAR STAR Awards

The Washington State Office of Equity is excited to announce that the PEAR (Pro-Equity Anti-Racism) STAR (Show, Transform, Act, Reflect) Award nominations are open! We want to know how nominees are exemplifying PEAR attributes as they Show, Transform, Act, and Reflect PEAR values. Each nomination will be categorized through our 15 determinants of equity. We look forward to receiving nominations for Washington state agencies and community organizations.

Stay tuned for information about the upcoming nomination process.

Community of Practice Webinars

Community of Practice (CoP) is an ongoing virtual event and community series hosted by the Office of Equity. If you enjoy collaborating with like-minded individuals who are passionate about addressing systemic issues, advocating for policy changes, and implementing impactful initiatives to create a more inclusive and belonging environment, then the CoP series is for you! 

Click here to register for the webinars.

Equity Learning Series

We have launched our new monthly Equity Learning Series! During 2025, the Office of Equity will host webinars focused on equity and belonging topics. These webinars will be geared towards increasing the knowledge, skills, and ability of us all within State Government. We do this to fulfill one of our main goals: delivering services equitably to meet the unique needs of every person in Washington.

For more information on the series, click here.