The CWU Alumni Association honored 13 individuals for their embrace of Central’s spirit and mission during the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards, held virtually on April 16.
“It is with great pride and admiration that I congratulate the 2021 Distinguished Alumni recipients on behalf of the CWU Alumni Association,” said CWU Alumni Association Board President Karina Busch. “The recipients have demonstrated excellence within their professions and made lasting impacts within their communities.
“These individuals have demonstrated the true meaning of civic engagement by serving as leaders and mentors,” she continued. “The Wildcat community is proud and thankful for all the contributions made by these incredibly talented and generous individuals.”
Alumni of the Year
Joseph P. Stoltman (’62)—Distinguished Professor of Geography and Science Education, Western Michigan University
Philanthropists of the Year
Dave Heaverlo (’73) and Peggy Basler McNutt (’74, ’90)—Manager, Sand Lake Farms, LLC (Dave)
Young Philanthropist of the Year
Sabrina M. Dominguez (’18)—Marketing Coordinator, Thomas James Homes
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
College of Arts and Humanities
Myron N. Dobashi (’65)—Retired Brigadier General and Assistant Adjutant General, Air, Department of Defense, State of Hawaii, and former commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard
College of Business (Awarded Posthumously)
Ed F. Dooley (’64)—Retired Chief Financial Officer for Community Hospice, Inc., Community Hospice Foundation Inc., CHI Management, Inc, and Samaritan Village, Inc.
College of Education and Professional Studies
Mia T. Williams (’94)—Chief of the Office of African American Male Achievement, Seattle Public Schools
College of the Sciences
Joseph P. Stoltman (’62)—Distinguished Professor of Geography and Science Education, Western Michigan University
4 Under 40 Award Recipients
College of Arts and Humanities
Sergey Bogza (’11)—Music Director and Conductor, Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra
College of Business
Brittany A. Lewis (’11)—Finance Manager, Microsoft
College of Education and Professional Studies
Matt E. Johnson (’10)—Manufacturing Instructor, Snohomish School District
College of the Sciences
Kasey J. Eickmeyer (’14)—Quantitative Sociologist and Demographer, Center for Policing Equity
Alumni Trailblazer Award
Jon M. Lane (’70)— Trustee at Big Bend Community College and Retired Educator
Alumni Innovator Award
Mackenzie G. Adams (’18)—Kindergarten Teacher, Lake Stevens School District
Simone Corbett
Former 4 Under 40 Recipient Wins Daytime Emmy
Simone Corbett was a 2020 4 Under 40 recipient who is making the Wildcat family proud once again with her most recent accomplishment.
Corbett, an associate producer at Entertainment Tonight, and her ET team recently took home a Daytime Emmy for Best Entertainment News Program in 2020.
“Winning a Daytime Emmy and being recognized among the incredible team of producers and talent at ET who make this show a success, especially during this unprecedented time, has been an absolute blessing,” Corbett said.
Growing up, Corbett always knew that she wanted to pursue a career in entertainment, and during her time at Central she was very active in student media including Pulse magazine, The Observer, and Central News Watch.
She says that each of her experiences with student media at Central solidified her passion for journalism.
“My education at Central absolutely led me to where I am today,” said Corbett. “My journalism professors at CWU not only helped me become a stronger writer and producer, but their belief in me helped me to believe in myself.
“I was constantly challenged, both academically and personally,” she continued. “The foundational life and professional skills I learned while at Central are lessons I still carry with me today.”
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