Alumni

The Alumni Innovator Award recognizes an individual who brings innovation and creativity to the workplace via a new idea, perspective, or initiative within the CWU community. A nominee will have demonstrated innovation in one or more of the following areas:

Criteria:

• Nominees must have earned a degree from Central Washington University.
• Nominees have demonstrated a commitment to the institution and have made significant contributions to CWU through their time, talent, or financial support.
• Nominees have demonstrated a commitment to innovation and creativity in their workplace by bringing new ideas, perspectives, or initiative within the CWU community.
• Nominees model a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their personal, professional, or community life. This may include actively working to advance the representation and inclusion of underrepresented groups, promoting cultural awareness and understanding, and advocating for social justice and equality.

Nominate an alum for the Alumni Innovator Award today.

The Emerging Alumni Award recognizes an individual who has taken advantage of the opportunities offered by CWU and has used their skills, abilities, and passion to make a meaningful impact. This individual has demonstrated a commitment to the growth and development of the CWU community and has left a lasting impact on their peers and the college.

Criteria:

• Nominees have graduated or will be graduating from Central Washington University during the awarded year.
• Nominees have been involved in one or more student organizations, volunteered for various community service projects, excelled academically, or taken leadership roles in student initiatives at CWU.
• Nominees have modeled a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at CWU by actively advocating for these values and taking steps to create an inclusive environment.

Nominate an alum for the Emerging Alumni Award today.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves in their fields; have earned a high degree of respect among their colleagues and in the general community; and whose impact has been felt on a regional, national, and/or international level.

Criteria:

• Nominees must have earned a degree from Central Washington University.
• Nominees have made significant contributions to their community and have demonstrated a commitment to community service and volunteerism.
• Nominees have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and have made a significant impact in their personal, professional, or community life.
• Nominees have demonstrated a commitment to the institution and have made significant contributions to Central Washington University through their time, talent, or financial support.
• Nominees model a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their personal, professional, or community life. This may include actively working to advance the representation and inclusion of underrepresented groups, promoting cultural awareness and understanding, and advocating for social justice and equality.

Nominate an alum for the Distinguished Alumni Award today.

The Legacy Award honors individuals whose contributions and achievements in the community embody CWU’s mission of fostering citizenship, being responsible stewards of the earth, and leading enlightened and productive lives. Through mentorship, their commitment supports the university’s vision of educating leaders through intellectual inquiry and excellence achieved through a diversity of ideas and people. The person selected will be recognized for contributions to the community at large, as well as unwavering dedication and commitment to the advancement of Central.

Criteria:

• Nominees must have earned a degree from Central Washington University.
• Nominees must be a current CWU employee with a minimum tenure of three years.
• Nominees model a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at CWU. This may include actively working to advance the representation and inclusion of underrepresented groups, promoting cultural awareness and understanding, and advocating for social justice and equality.

Nominate an alum for the Legacy Award today.

2023

Distinguished Alumni

Brigit Clary, '92 | Law and Justice and Sociology
Richard Wang, '08 | Business Administration
Major General Richard Appelhans, '93 | Political Science
Madalon Lalley, '64 | English

2022

Julie A. Back, '92 | Alumnus of the Year
Jean, '88 and Joe Adams | Philanthropists of the Year
Hilary Tanneberg, '09 | Young Philanthropist of the Year

Distinguished Alumni

Morgan M. Bresett Brown, '75, College of Arts and Humanities
Julie A. Back, '92, College of Business
Brian A. Clarke, '87, College of Education and Professional Studies
Edward L. Schneider, '69, College of the Sciences

4 Under 40

Amanda J. Bury, '15, College of Arts and Humanities
Jacob M. Ozuna, '12, College of Business
Andrew J. Graham, '18, College of Education and Professional Studies
Manuel Rodriguez, '05, College of the Sciences

2021

Joseph P. Stoltman, '62 | Alumnus of the Year
Dave Heaverlo, '73 and Peggy Basler McNutt, '90 | Philanthropists of the Year
Sabrina M. Dominguez, '18 | Young Philanthropist of the Year

Distinguished Alumni

Myron N. Dobashi, ’65, College of Arts and Humanities
Ed F. Dooley, ’64, College of Business (Awarded Posthumously)
Mia T. Williams, ’94, College of Education and Professional Studies
Joseph P. Stoltman, ’62, College of the Sciences

4 Under 40

Sergey Bogza, ’11, College of Arts and Humanities
Brittany A. Lewis, ’11, College of Business
Matt E. Johnson, ’10, College of Education and Professional Studies
Kasey J. Eickmeyer, ’14, College of the Science

2020

Sid Andrews '82, College of Business | Alumnus of the Year
Jean Putnam, Emeritus Professor, Athletics (Central Physical Education Department) | Philanthropist of the Year
Justin Compton '06, College of the Sciences | Young Philanthropist of the Year

Distinguished Alumni

d’Elaine Johnson '54, College of Arts and Humanities
Spike Anderson '67, College of Business
Beth Vogt '72, College of Education and Professional Studies
Michael Johnson '84, College of the Sciences

4 Under 40

Simone Corbett '17, Colege of Arts and Humanites
Hilary Tanneberg '09, College of Business
Mark Saretsky '08, College of Education and Professional Studies
Greta Smith '04, College of the Sciences

2019

Douglas Andrews '68 | Alumnus of the Year
Benjamin Remak '79 and Nancy Remak | Philanthropists of the Year
Andrew Mork '11 | Young Philanthropist Award

Distinguished Alumni

Rachel Harry '04, College of Arts & Humanities
Amy Hanson '90, College of Business
Teresa King '02, College of Education and Professional Studies
Scott McGuane '95, College of the Sciences

4 Under 40

Jason Goetz '05, College of Education and Professional Studies
Emily von Jentzen '05, College of the Sciences
Jennifer Schwope '01, College of Business
Nolan Teasley '07, College of Arts & Humanities

2018

Awards were moved to spring of 2019

2017

Distinguished Alumni

Andrea Klouse '76, College of Arts & Humanities
Terry Robling '76, College of Business
Kathleen Cahill '74, College of Education & Professional Services
Frank Gavaldon '92, College of the Sciences

4 Under 40

Ryan Scully '02, College of Arts & Humanities
Jose Iñiguez, College of Business
Abraham Silvestri '09, College of Education & Professional Services
Kimberly Whipple '02, College of the Sciences

2016

Distinguished Alumni

Frederick Kohout '81, College of Arts & Humanities
Jean Adams '88, College of Business
John Ladner '89, College of Education & Professional Services
Jeffrey McShane '85, College of the Sciences

4 Under 40

Amanda Kime '01, College of Arts & Humanities
Lucas Westcoat '05, College of Business
Crystal McDonald '05, College of Education & Professional Services
Taylor Steele '13, College of the Sciences

2015

Mimi Healy '90, College of the Sciences
Robert Dohrmann '89, College of Arts and Humanities
Jeff Hensler '98, College of Business
Jada Rupley '73, College of Education and Professional Studies
Melissa Triber '09, Recent Graduate Award (CEPS)
Jim Brooks '49, Lifetime Service Award (CEPS)

2014

Julia Christophersen '95, College of Business
Mike Wells '99, College of Arts and Humanities
Mitch Ringe '79, College of Education and Professional Studies
John Kozar '75, College of the Sciences
Roger Lis '06, Recent Graduate Award (CEPS)
Shirley Richards '53, Lifetime Service Award (CEPS)

2013

Jeff Charbonneau '05, Alumnus of the Year
Richard Matthews '84, College of Arts & Humanities
Ralph Conner '88, College of Business
Trevor Greene '98, College of Education & Professional Studies
Dale Comstock '55, College of the Sciences
Jason Nowakowski '03, Recent Graduate Award (COTS)

2012

Howard Bafford '74, Alumnus of the Year
William Seraile '63, College of Arts and Humanities
Kathy Elser '89, College of Business
Mary Alice Heuschel '97, College of Education and Professional Studies
Penny Hitchcock '75, College of the Sciences

2011

Gregory Dovel '83, College of Arts and Humanities
Roland Wheeler '74, College of Business
Terry Walton '80, College of Education and Professional Studies
Eric Lindell '84, College of the Sciences

2010

Christine E. Sleeter, College of Arts and Humanities
Brent A. Johnson, College of Business
Raymond L. Conner, College of Education and Professional Studies
Ann D. Kiessling, College of the Sciences

2009

David L. Boushey, College of Arts and Humanities
James H. Jansen, College of Business
Gary C. Frederick, College of Education and Professional Studies
John A. Williams, College of the Sciences

2008

Robert M. Panerio, College of Arts and Humanities
Robyn C. Caspersen, College of Business
Carolyn J. Schactler, College of Education and Professional Studies
Ronald Dotzauer, College of the Sciences

2007

Jill M. Jones, College of Arts and Humanities
Douglas B. Wood, College of Business
Gregory L. Heacock, College of Education and Professional Studies
Virginia B. Beavert, College of the Sciences

2006

Michele A. Weir, College of Arts and Humanities
Randolph S. Baseler, College of Business
Debra J. Prigge, College of Education and Professional Studies
Ron C. Sims, College of the Sciences

2005

Robert J. Topmiller, College of Arts and Humanities
Kenneth D. Denman, College of Business
Christine H. Day, College of Education and Professional Studies
Michael B. Walen, College of the Sciences

2004

Nancy L. Worden, College of Arts and Humanities
John W. Delaney, College of Business
Wiliam A. Kritsonis, College of Education and Professional Studies
Warren E. Brain, College of the Sciences

2003

Janine B. Pease, College of Arts and Humanities
Susan K. Swartz, College of Business
Donald H. Duncan, College of Education and Professional Studies
William C. Bonaudi, College of the Sciences

2002

Larry E. and Jeanne M. Vote, College of Arts and Humanities
Milton G. Kuolt, College of Business
Charles A. Booth, College of Education and Professional Studies
William A. Clintoworth, College of the Sciences

2001

Doug B. Sutherland, College of Arts and Humanities
Clark E. Daffern, College of Business
R. Vance Hall, College of Education and Professional Studies
Randy R. Reneau, College of the Sciences

2000

Richard C. Elliott, College of Arts and Humanities
Mark W. Pearson, College of Business
Ray E. Jongeward, College of Education and Professional Studies
Barbara A. Bintliff, College of the Sciences

1999

John F. Moawad, College of Arts and Humanities
B. Jean Pryor, College of Business
Jack C. Garvin, College of Education and Professional Studies
Bennedette R. September, College of the Sciences

1998

William H. Richey, College of Arts and Humanities
James M. Norman, College of Business
Janet L. Hethorn, College of Education and Professional Studies
Annette M. Sandberg, College of the Sciences

1997

Jean K. Enticknap, College of Arts and Humanities
W. Randall Stoddard, College of Business
Beverly J. Kinney, College of Education and Professional Studies
Eugene M. Parsons, College of the Sciences

1996

Ted A. King, College of Arts and Humanities
John F. Benson, College of Business
Dennis P. Weston, College of Business
Eric R. Beardsley, College of Education and Professional Studies
Edward L. Schneider, College of the Sciences

1995

Marilyn L. Grey, College of the Sciences

1994

Robert A. Moawad, College of Education and Professional Studies

1993

Ronald M. Frye, College of Arts and Humanities

1992

James L. Freer, College of Business

1990

David R. Boyd, College of the Sciences

1989

George B. Brain, College of Education and Professional Studies

1988

Larry L. Pinnt, Collge of the Sciences

1987

Allan B. Swift, College of Arts and Humanities

1986

James E. Brooks, College of the Sciences

1985

Louis R. Richards, College of Education and Professional Studies

1984

Milton G. Kuolt, College of Business

1983

Herbert H. Legg, College of the Sciences

1982

Galdine Siks, College of Education and Professional Studies

1981

Mildred M. McNeilly, College of Arts and Humanities

1980

Daniel D. McCracken, College of the Sciences

1979

Ray E. Hosford, College of Education and Professional Studies

1978

Joseph P. Lassoie, College of Education and Professional Studies

1977

John J. Johnson, College of Education and Professional Studies

1976

Floyd V. Hicks, College of Education and Professional Studies