2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala

Join us for the 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala as we celebrate outstanding Eagle alumni.

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Northern Quest Resort & Casino | Pend Oreille Pavilion

5:00 P.M. | Doors Open & Cocktail Hour

6:00 P.M. | Celebration Dinner

6:25 P.M. | Awards Presentation

Attire: Cocktail or Business Formal

Join us at the 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala for an evening of inspiration and celebration!

We cannot wait to honor the accomplishments of awesome Eagle alumni in the following categories:

BENJAMIN P. CHENEY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Gordon Hester ’89 (CEO & President, Kiemle & Hagood Company)

EAGLE4LIFE SPIRIT AWARD
Derek Brownson ’96 (SVP & Team Leader, Washington Trust Bank)

SANDY WILLIAMS TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Malisea ” Lisa” Gardner ’05 (President, Spokane NAACP)

LT. COL. DANIEL M. CARTER MILITARY SERVICE AWARD
MG 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 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)

YOUR EVENT TICKET INCLUDES:

• (2) Drink Tickets for each attendee, except for those that are under 21
• 3-Course Dinner including:
• Spring greens (cucumbers, carrots and grape tomatoes served with golden balsamicvinaigrette and ranch dressing)
• Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter
• Main Course (Pick one): Grilled Chicken Breast (Topped with Prosciutto, sage and Provolone), OR Roasted Pork Tenderloin (Maple and sage roasted bourbon sauce with honeyed apples), OR Vegetarian
• Mashed Yukon potatoes
• Seasonal vegetables
• White Chocolate Mousse
• Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks

TICKETING & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• To help us plan seating, meals, and program details, all attendees must be registered with a ticket in advance. After ticket sales close, we will not be able to add additional guests or accommodate walk-ins at the door.
• Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive one, please return to the registration page and submit your registration again.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

• $219 | Classic rooms (Single or Double Occupancy)
• Reservations can be made over the phone (877) 871-6772
• Use booking ID: 33331

FINE PRINT

• For any event accommodation, please contact EWU Alumni Office at ewualum@ewu.edu by April 17, 2026 if you need accommodations.
• All sales final. No refunds.
• By registering for this event, you are acknowledging you may appear in photographs and/or video of the event which may be used by the Eastern Washington University for marketing purposes. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.