Advocate for Education Award Recipients

For community members who have gone above and beyond to improve education and the lives of students.

Through its Advocate for Education Award, the WSU College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences recognizes individuals or organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service in public education on the state, regional, or national level. The award is presented each spring at the Scholarship and Excellence Awards.

To nominate an individual or organization for this award, please send a one-page letter of recommendation to Joni Ford. Your letter should include specific examples of the nominee’s contribution to public education policy or practice. The award honoree will be selected with the help of the College of Education’s Advisory Board, which is made up of community leaders and educators.

The nomination deadline is February 1.

Recipients

2021: Glenys Hill and Gay Selby
2019: Steve Rasmussen
2018: Lloyd Olson
2017: STCU
2016: Gene Sharratt
2015: Jack McKay
2014: Marcie Maxwell

2013: Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff; and Jon Gores, Senior VP
2012: Gary Kipp, director of the Association of Washington School Principals.
2011: PEMCO Mutual Insurance Co.
2010: The Center for Educational Effectiveness, founded by Sue Mills and Greg Lobdell.
2009: Mac Bledsoe, founder and president of Parenting with Dignity; and Bob Craves, founder and CEO of College Success Foundation
2008: Charles and Virginia Beresford, founders of the Washington State Teacher of the Year program
2007: Rep. Don Cox, a retired Washington legislator who advocated for strong educational policy