CWU 2021 DAA Recipients
ELLENSBURG, Wash.—The CWU Alumni Association is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards have been reviewed and 13 individuals who embrace Central Washington University’s spirit and mission have been chosen to be honored at the April 16 virtual award ceremony.
Distinguished alumni are selected for their personal accomplishments, professional achievements, community service involvement, and/or contributions made to CWU.
This year’s distinguished alumni include:
Alumni of the Year
Joseph P. Stoltman (’62)—Distinguished Professor of Geography and Science Education, Western Michigan University
Philanthropists of the Year
Dave Heaverlo (’73) and Peggy Basler McNutt–Manager, Sand Lake Farms, LLC (Dave)
Young Philanthropist of the Year
Sabrina M. Dominguez (’18)—Marketing Coordinator, Thomas James Homes
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
College of Arts and Humanities
Myron N. Dobashi (’65)—Retired Brigadier General and assistant adjutant general, Air, Department of Defense, State of Hawaii, and former commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard
College of Business (Awarded Posthumously)
Ed F. Dooley (’64)—Retired Chief Financial Officer for Community Hospice, Inc., Community Hospice Foundation Inc., CHI Management, Inc, and Samaritan Village, Inc.
College of Education and Professional Studies
Dr. Mia T. Williams (’94)—Chief of the Office of African American Male Achievement, Seattle Public Schools
College of the Sciences
Dr. Joseph P. Stoltman (’62)—Distinguished Professor of Geography and Science Education, Western Michigan University
4 Under 40 Award Recipients
College of Arts and Humanities
Sergey Bogza (’11)—Music Director and Conductor, Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra
College of Business
Brittany A. Lewis (’11)—Finance Manager, Microsoft
College of Education and Professional Studies
Matt E. Johnson (’10)—Manufacturing Instructor, Snohomish School District
College of the Sciences
Kasey J. Eickmeyer (’14)—Quantitative Sociologist and Demographer, Center for Policing Equity
Alumni Trail Blazer Award
Jon M. Lane (’70)—Trustee at Big Bend Community College and retired educator
Alumni Innovator Award
Mackenzie G. Adams (’18)—Kindergarten Teacher, Lake Stevens School District
“It is with great pride and admiration that I congratulate the 2021 Distinguished Alumni recipients on behalf of the CWU Alumni Association,” said CWU Alumni Association Board President Karina Busch. “The recipients have demonstrated excellence within their professions and made lasting impacts within their communities. These individuals have demonstrated the true meaning of civic engagement by serving as leaders and mentors. The Wildcat community is proud and thankful for all the contributions made by these incredibly talented and generous individuals.”
The virtual award ceremony will be held on April 16, 2021. More information will be coming soon.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Media Contact: Kristina Paquette, Associate Director of On-Campus Engagement, 509-963-2762, kristina.paquette@cwu.edu