# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala as we celebrate outstanding Eagle alumni.About this EventEVENT DETAILSSaturday, April 25, 2026Northern Quest Resort & Casino | Pend Oreille Pavilion5:00 P.M. | Doors Open & Cocktail Hour6:00 P.M. | Celebration Dinner 6:25 P.M. | Awards PresentationAttire: Cocktail or Business FormalJoin 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 ACHIEVEMENTGordon Hester ’89 (CEO & President, Kiemle & Hagood Company)EAGLE4LIFE SPIRIT AWARDDerek Brownson ’96 (VP & Team Leader, Washington Trust Bank)SANDY WILLIAMS TRAILBLAZER AWARDMalisea ” 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 AWARDJay Tyus ’91 & ’94 (Superintendent, Wilber-Creston School Districts)TAWANKA SERVICE AWARDR.D. "Curly" Rousseau '71 & '74 (Retired)RISING EAGLE AWARDOlivia 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 ButterMain 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 VegetarianMashed Yukon potatoesSeasonal vegetablesWhite Chocolate Mousse Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks TICKETING & REGISTRATION INFORMATIONTo 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) 871-6772Use booking ID: 33331FINE PRINTFor 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/airway-heights/2026-ewu-alumni-awards-gala/100001984511041948 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 86.07, max: 6198.95, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Airway Heights - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Northern Quest Resort & Casino - **lat**: 47.6589781 - **long**: -117.5625513 - **full address**: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 North Hayford Road, Airway Heights, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ceb772e8c114fc6d5f5f1f66586851617c675321eb26fb1c3c2675ab9d4e68e0-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773727675 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala being held? - **A:** 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 North Hayford Road, Airway Heights, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala? - **A:** Ticket prices for 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala range from USD 86 to USD 6,199 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEagle Experience SponsorshipUSD 6,199 + USD 199 feeAvailableEagle Legacy Table SponsorUSD 1,311 + USD 61 feeAvailableEagle Pride Table SponsorUSD 1,054 + USD 54 feeAvailableIndividual TicketUSD 86 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala? - **A:** 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala is organized by EWU Alumni Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 EWU Alumni Awards Gala is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Airway Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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