About Us

The Celebrity Waiters Luncheon was founded in 1984 by Gene Juarez with the help of Dick Friel, Michael Malone, David Wymann, Jr. (Phil Smart Jr.), Brooks Whittle, and Ron Neubauer.  Their objective was to create a unique and innovative lunchtime auction comprised with key business and community leaders. Guests are invited to sit at their table and are waited on by their Celebrity Waiter host. The waiter encourages their table guests to bid on auction items, donate through raise the paddle and “tip” their waiter throughout this fun-filled, themed event. This inventive formula has made Celebrity Waiters Luncheon one of the most successful daytime Seattle auctions for over 37 years.

Our Mission

​The Celebrity Waiters Luncheon Organization serves the Puget Sound area by raising funds annually for a local charitable organization in the areas of Education, Health, Human Services and Children/Youth.

2021 Waiters

• Sam Baker, Oles Morrison Rinker Baker & Beth Nagy, AIG Property Casualty
  
• Kathy Cox, City University of Seattle & Chris Gehrke, Uplift Northwest & City University of Seattle
• Bob & Christy Hentges, Advisors NW
• John & Kathy Hlebica, UPS
• Gene Juarez

• Brigitte Klene, Amazon
• Stephanie Kornblum
• Gary McLean & Marie Durflinger, DDS, Bella Dental Care
• Ian MacNeil, Glass Vodka & Laura MacNeil, PNC Financial Services Group
  
• Brad Ray, Casa for Children
  
• Jack Sikma - CWL Honoree

Beneficiary

A new beneficiary will be announced soon. Please check back for updates.

Thank you,

Celebrity Waiters Luncheon Board of Directors

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News & Events

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Celebrity Waiters
​Luncheon of Seattle

​CWL is one of the most successful, zaniest, over-the-top luncheon charity events in the United States. Its success is about the organized chaos, costumes, pranks, and a swelling SPIRIT of fun, along with an “on vacation” mentality. With the combination of wonderful auction items and generous donors, CWL helps to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone involved.

The Celebrity Waiters 2022 theme:
To be announced soon

Save The Date For Our 2022 Auction
The 38th Annual Celebrity Waiters Luncheon will be held  on To be announced soon, with Auctioneers David Silverman and Fred Northup, Jr.

Our 2021 Community Service Award
​Recipient is Jack sikma

2021 Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

Spotlight Sponsor: Downtown Seattle Association

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