EWU Alumni Awards

Celebrating outstanding Eagle alumni!

EWU Alumni Awards

The EWU Alumni Association is proud to bring you the annual alumni awards! Join us for the 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala as we celebrate outstanding Eagle alumni.

2026 EWU ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS

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

GOVERNOR CLARENCE D. MARTIN EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

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

COL. DANIEL M. CARTER MILITARY SERVICE AWARD

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

RISING EAGLE AWARD

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

Event 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