WVC Foundation accepting nominations for 2025 Distinguished Alumni award

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, continuing a tradition established 50 years ago.

The annual award, created in 1975, recognizes WVC alumni who have achieved notable success in their professional field, made significant community contributions, and demonstrated personal integrity.

Nominees must have attended Wenatchee Valley College for at least one year to qualify. The foundation will accept nominations submitted through its online portal at https://bit.ly/WVCDA until the March 28 deadline.

Self-nominations are permitted, and groups may be considered for the award if all members are WVC alumni.

Recent recipients include clinical social worker Ricardo Escobedo (2024), Omak entrepreneur Dennis Carlton (2023), community volunteer Darrel Dickenson (2022), Eastmont educator Jaime Ramirez (2020), and NCW Libraries executive director Barbara Walters (2019).

Wenatchee Valley College operates campuses in both Wenatchee and Omak, serving students across north central Washington.