What is an advisor of the year

Each year the Association of Washington Student Leaders recognizes an outstanding adviser at both the high school and middle levels who have displayed the qualities of service, dedication, and leadership in student activities.
Applications are due Dec. 1.

ADVISOR OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENTS

Each year the Association of Washington Student Leaders recognizes an outstanding adviser at both the high school and middle levels who have displayed the qualities of service, dedication, and leadership in student activities.
Applications are Due Dec. 1

Watch 2025 year's Acceptance Speeches HERE

Past Honorees:

Past High School Honorees

2024: Bryan Conrad, Ridgeline High School

2023: Ryan Simpson, Tahoma High School

2022: Caleb Knox, Bethel High School

​2021: Adam Scroggins, Pierce County Skills Center

2020: Coley Veitenhans, Thomas Jefferson High School

2019: Johnanna Philips, Shorecrest High School

2018: Lori Beniot, Eisenhower High School

​2017: Megan Baxter, Union High School

​2016: Michelle Munson, Liberty High School

​2015: Andy Cameron, Federal Way High School

2014: Sarah LeDuc, Chiawana High School

2013: Travis Ruhter, Mark Morris High School

2012: Roberta Hasstedt, Cascade High School

2011: Vince Ivelia, Snohomish High School

2010: John Norlin, Sumner High School

2009: Kay Anderson, Clarkston High School 

2008: Molly Stubrud, Fife High School

2007: Tira Hancock, Eatonville High School

2006: Tom Burmester, Henry Foss High School

2005: Lynn Fallows, Mount Si High School

2004: Beryl Lenington-Jones, Eisenhower High School

2003: Kim Stewart, Mountlake Terrace High School

2002: Leanne Donley, Central Valley High School

2001: Pam Kinkela, Governor John Rogers High School

2000: Jim Qualheim, Richland High School

1999: Louise Ono, Ballard High School

1998: Brent Grothe, Wenatchee High School

1997: Sally Barnum, Inglemoor High School

1996: Ed Bailey, Everett High School

1995: Dennis Gillingham, Prairie High School

1994: Eleanor Schulze, Gig Harbor High School

1993: Rod Sivertsen, Tahoma High School

1992: Bobbie Jo Gregor, Ellensburg High School

1991: Katherine Parker, Edmonds-Woodway High School

1990: Mel Kelln, Marysville-Pilchuck High School

1989: Martin E. Fortin, Jr., Yelm High School

1988: George Amend, Central Valley High School


Past Middle Level Honorees

2024: Lauren Kanyer, Wahluke Junior High School

2023: Stephanie Sheppard, Giaudrone Middle School

2022: Andrea Miele, Cougar Mt. Middle School

2021: Madison Doty, Marysville Middle School 

2020: Tristan Allen, Truman Middle School

​2019: Jennifer Littlefield, Rochester Middle School

2018: Sue McMonigal, Meeker Middle School

​2017: Sally Rusk, Inglewood Middle School

​2016: Ryan Simpson, Northwood Middle School

2015: Karl Karkainen, Enumclaw Middle School

2014: Ryan Healy, Ridgeline Middle School

2013: Janice Broten, La Center Middle School

2012: Caity Karapostoles, Sequim Middle School

2011: Kari Bradley, Curtis Junior High

2010: Susie Bennett, Selah Junior High

2009: Stacia Hardie, Eastmont Junior High

2008: Tammy Caldwell, Marysville Middle School

2007: Tiffany Williams, West Valley Middle School

2006: Rob Ohashi, Elma Middle School 

2005: Lori Leach, Morgan Middle School

2004: Lana Yenne, Yelm Middle School

2003: Kathy Lech, Pioneer Middle School

2002: Ruth Anderson, Hunt Middle School

2001: Laurel Robillard, Yelm Middle School

2000: Barb Pearson, Mason Middle School

1999: Jay Giles, Kingston Junior High