The Awards Committee recognizes and honors WSBA members who make noteworthy contributions and achievements in public service, government service, professionalism, pro bono work, diversity, and other areas for the annual APEX (Acknowledging Professional Excellence) Awards. The committee reviews nominations of outstanding individuals and groups and submits its recommendations for each award category to the Board of Governors for review.
2025 APEX Award Categories and Recipients
Awards Committee Members
Chair Emily Arneson , Governor, District 5
Christopher Bhang, Governor At-Large
Allison Widney, Governor, District 3
Todd Bloom, Governor, District 6
Mathew Dresden, Governor, District 7-North
Alain Villeneuve, Governor, District 7-South
WSBA Staff Liaison: Jennifer Olegario, Communications and Outreach Manager, jennifero@wsba.org, 206-727-8212
Please direct any comments and questions to jennifero@wsba.org.
