Washington Retail honored Chief Operating Officer Tammie Hetrick Wednesday as she prepares to depart for a new career in Idaho.

The board presented Hetrick with a personalized award honoring her 20 years of service with the association.

“Tammie’s been with the organization a long time and has been very instrumental in its success,” Board President Lowell Gordon said. “I want to thank you for all you’ve done and we wish you well in your new venture.”

Hetrick praised the retail industry in accepting congratulations.

“It’s been an honor and privilege to represent the retail industry,” she said. “I’ve always been proud of who I represented and can’t think of an industry that’s been better to work for.”