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Celebrate Outstanding Eagle Alumni at the 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala<\/h2>\n

Saturday, April 25, 2026<\/strong>
\nNorthern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion<\/strong>
\n5:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour | 6:00 p.m. Celebration Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s Alumni Awards in a night of connection, pride, and celebration.<\/p>\n

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Interested in sponsoring this event? We have event experiences and table sponsorship opportunities available.\u00a0For more information, please contact Kelsey Hatch-Brecek, Director of Alumni Relations, at khatchbrecek@ewu.edu<\/a> or 509.359.4724<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Sponsorship","identifier":"sponsorship","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"contact-cards","layout_type":"","module_background_color":"white","title_alignment":"text-left","title":"2026 EWU ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS","sub-heading":"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.","sections":[{"contact_source":"custom","contact":null,"portrait":false,"name":"BENJAMIN P. CHENEY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD","title":"Gordon Hester \u201989","department":"CEO & President, Kiemle & Hagood Company","pronouns":"","office_hours":false,"description":"

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Northern Quest Resort & Casino\u00a0<\/strong>
\n100 N Hayford Rd. | <\/strong>Airway Heights, WA 99001<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reservations<\/strong> can be made through the Resort\u2019s Reservation Department, 1-877-871-6772<\/a>.\u00a0 Please provide the agent with the booking ID number 33331 to receive the rate.\u00a0 Rate not valid online.<\/span><\/p>\n