Impact award

Two WWU students earn state civic leadership award

This year, senior psychology major George Perez and junior business major Liberty Anderson were each awarded the Student Civic Leadership Award by the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good. The award recognizes students from across the state for their commitment to civic leadership in their community.

Perez was nominated in part for his two-year presidency of the Enactus club at WWU. The club has grown significantly in membership under Perez’ leadership and pitched award-winning business ideas at a variety of competitions.

Anderson was recognized for her significant work at the WWU Center for Humanitarian Engagement (CHE) and the Black Student Christian Forum. “WWU has given me so many opportunities to be involved in civic engagement, specifically through the CHE,” she said. One of those opportunities: serving on the board of the Blue Mountain Action Council, a local agency committed to helping people who are experiencing poverty.

The civic leadership awards were presented on April 19 in a ceremony at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.

Liberty Anderson and George Perez were presented with their awards by John McVay in April.