Women of Distinction
WSU Tri-Cities recognizes students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who have made notable contributions to the campus and their community through service, teaching, or involvement.
Women of Distinction 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, WSU Tri-Cities is hosting a gallery exhibition featuring past and present Women of Distinction award winners. Throughout the month of March, guests are welcome to visit the Art Center on campus and view the exhibition for themselves!
The Women of Distinction exhibition will be open during regular building hours.
March 1st - 8th
Guests will be able to view past award recipients.
March 10th - 31st
Guests will be able to view the entire exhibit including the 2022 inductees.
Award Criteria
The selection committee welcomes nominations of women who meet some or all of the following criteria:
- Exhibit leadership in her discipline or area of expertise
- Serve as role models and/or mentors to other women
- Advocate for positive social change that helps close the leadership gap and create a more equitable society
- Demonstrate a commitment to the missions of WSU Tri-Cities
- Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and inclusion
- Have earned respect within their communities
- Support policies, practices, attitudes, and/or actions that are intended to produce equitable outcomes for all
- Give back to the community through their time, talent, and/or resources
Committee Members
- Jaime Heppler
- Kelly Gabel
- Monique Van Sant
- Kauser Gwaduri
- Nathaly Mendoza
- Kyle Kopta
- Sylvia van Breda Vriesman
- Pauline Garza
- Stephanie Warner
- Kaury Balcom
Previous Winners
2017 Women of Distinction
2018 Women of Distinction
2019 Women of Distinction
2021 Women of Distinction
2022 Women of Distinction
