EWU Alumni Awards

 

 

 

Celebrate Outstanding Eagle Alumni at the 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion
5:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour | 6:00 p.m. Celebration Dinner

Celebrate the remarkable achievements of Eagle alumni at the 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala. This special evening honors alumni and community leaders whose leadership, service, and impact embody the Eagle spirit. Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, and the presentation of this year’s Alumni Awards in a night of connection, pride, and celebration.

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2026 EWU ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS

Each year, the EWU Alumni Association proudly celebrates alumni who embody the Eagle spirit through leadership, service, innovation, and impact in their communities and professions. We are thrilled to introduce the incredible individuals who will be honored at the 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala on April 25, 2026. These Eagles represent the very best of Eastern and continue to make us proud through their achievements and dedication to lifting others along the way.

BENJAMIN P. CHENEY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Gordon Hester ’89
CEO & President, Kiemle & Hagood Company

EAGLE4LIFE SPIRIT AWARD

Derek Brownson ’96
VP & Team Leader, Washington Trust Bank

SANDY WILLIAMS TRAILBLAZER AWARD

Malisea "Lisa” Gardner ’05
President, Spokane NAACP

COL. DANIEL M. CARTER MILITARY SERVICE AWARD

Major General Gent Welsh ’95 & ’03
Adjutant General, Washington National Guard

GOVERNOR CLARENCE D. MARTIN EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Jay Tyus ’91 & ’94
Superintendent, Wilbur-Creston Cooperative School Districts

TAWANKA SERVICE AWARD

R.D. "Curly" Rousseau '71 & '74
Retired

RISING EAGLE AWARD

Olivia Dilling ’23 & ’25
Social Worker, Inland Northwest Behavioral Health

Hotel & Venue

Northern Quest Resort & Casino 
100 N Hayford Rd. | Airway Heights, WA 99001

Reservations can be made through the Resort’s Reservation Department, 1-877-871-6772.  Please provide the agent with the booking ID number 33331 to receive the rate.  Rate not valid online.

  • Classic Rooms:  $219 Single or Double Occupancy
  • Arrival: Saturday, April 25 | Departure: Sunday, April 26
  • Booking Number: 33331

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