CINDY ADSIT
WIAA Assistant Executive Director
cadsit@wiaa.com
(425) 282-5232
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Annually the Representative Assembly will select from nominations those persons who, by service to the ideals and purpose of the WIAA Representative Assembly, exemplify the leadership and dedication given all students and member schools by Gareth Giles.
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A minimum of 5 years of service as a Representative Assembly member and/or WIAA Board member and/or Representative Assembly standing or special committee member.
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Leadership in the WIAA legislative process and procedures.
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Positive services in the resolution of problems.
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Dedication and loyalty to the WIAA and the implementation of WIAA rules among the schools of the nominees' WIAA District.
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Consistent promotion of the purposes of the WIAA in giving first consideration to the activity programs and participating students.
Gareth Giles Award Nomination Form
Nominations are to be submitted to, received by and verified by the WIAA Executive Board as meeting the criteria by the second Friday of January of each year. The Executive Board will select the annual recipient(s) from the list of nominees. The Gareth Giles Award is presented annually at Winter Coalition.
| 2021 |
Rob Swaim, Auburn SD |
| 2020 |
Tom Doyle, District 2
Dwayne Johnson, Port Angeles
Rich Rouleau, Naches |
| 2019 |
Greg Erickson, Marysville
Wendy Malich, Franklin Pierce SD
Jim Meyerhoff, WIAA
Rick Wells, Puyallup |
| 2018 |
Mickey Fowler, District 2
Mick Hoffman, Vancouver Public Schools
Eric McCurdy, Seattle Public Schools
Jim Piccolo, District 1 |
| 2017 |
Bob Jones, Auburn
Shelly Thiel, WIAA District 3 |
| 2016 |
No Recipients |
| 2015 |
Ed Ploof, Bellarmine Prep
Bill Bieloh, Walla Walla |
| 2014 |
Rich Frazer, WIAA District 4
Mark Swofford, North Mason
Tim Thomsen, Sumner |
| 2013 |
Art Bickler, Freeman
Randy Dolven, Kamiakin
Dan Heltsley, Bethel
Dave Lutes, Kent
Wayne McKnight, West Valley
Ray Whitlow, Tri-Cities Prep |
| 2012 |
Bob Dowding, Seattle
Harlan Kredit, Lynden
Marty Friedman, Riverside
John Miller, Spokane
Jim Murphy, Newport
Bruce Phillips, Auburn |
| 2011 |
Randy Ryan, Spokane |
| 2010 |
Ken Axelson, Lynden |
| 2009 |
Karst Brandsma, Everett |
| 2008 |
Mary Erickson, Centralia
Art Jarvis, Tacoma |
| 2007 |
Mark Cullen, University Prep
John McGregor, Lind-Ritzville |
| 2006 |
Judy Jennings, Seattle Christian |
| 2005 |
Dick Behrens, St. John
Lee Day, Kittitas
Dean Naffziger, Rochester |
| 2004 |
Bill Gant, Sunnyside |
| 2003 |
Cliff Gillies, South Bend
Dele Gunnerson, Lilliwaup
Pat Hoonan, Bonney Lake
Jim Spence, Quincy
Jan Truant, Shoreline |
| 2002 |
Joe Bullock, Tacoma
Bob Kirk, Pomeroy
Joe Richer, Cheney |
| 2001 |
Ed Tingstad, Spanaway |
| 2000 |
George Nordi, Tacoma
Ron Bennett, Montesano
Kim Wilson, Edmonds |
| 1989 |
Clayton Dunn, Pullman
Dick Grabenhorst, Naselle
Don White, Mt. Si |
| 1988 |
Bill Brumsickle, Centralia
Bob Eller, Wenatchee |
| 1987 |
Don Batey, Selah
Jack Burrell, Kent
Dave DuVall, Mount Vernon
Dick Fike, St. John
Jim Rothnie, Edmonds
Walt Thorp, Odessa |
| 1986 |
Donald Koplitz | |