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Awards acknowledge Jung Lee, Sakara Buyagawan, Rosemary Simmons and Danette Iyall — all staff at the University of Washington Bothell who went above and beyond to support the Division of Academic Affairs during the pandemic.

Director of Communications Maria Lamarca Anderson is one of 20 staff members from across the University of Washington selected for a Together We Will Award of Excellence.  Fifteen staff members at UW Bothell were nominated, out of more than 500 nominees University-wide.

George Ahearn is a self-described serial entrepreneur. He is a nurse, a karate instructor, the owner of the company WINNfusion and most recently a cofounder of the nonprofit EastWest Food Rescue. He is also the recipient of the University of Washington Bothell’s 2021 Alumni of the Year award.

Chancellor’s Medalist Chris Hays is a champion for change. Having had strong advocates in his life — including faculty, staff and friends at UW Bothell — he is committed to helping other students succeed.

President’s Medal recipient Jordan Woltjer is graduating with a 4.0 GPA and is headed to Duke University in the fall. He credits his UW Bothell professors with cultivating his potential and providing career opportunities that support his goals.