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