Five 2009 Washington Award for Vocational Excellence Winners

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) program recognizes and rewards students who excel in career and technical education. The state Legislature created the award in 1984. Since then, more than 3,000 students have received assistance in paying their college tuition, boosting their ability to reach education and career goals. The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (Workforce Board) administers the award each year.

The Award
WAVE awards pay undergraduate educational tuition for two years (six quarters or four semesters) at an accredited public or private college or university, or licensed vocational school. Students are reimbursed up to the amount of the highest tuition charged by a public university in the state. If tuition is paid for through other means, the WAVE funds can be used to pay for other valid educational expenses, such as books, supplies, room, board, or transportation. The grant is based on undergraduate study only. The student must maintain a term grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to continue using the award.

Zulikha Shafi 11th Legislative District
BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL
Health Occupations

Daniel Ammons 36th Legislative District
INGRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Information Technology

Sonny Nguyen 37th Legislative District
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Video Production

Katherine Lee 36th Legislative District
BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL
Academy of Finance

Luke Neilson 46th Legislative District
NATHAN HALE HIGH SCHOOL
Radio Broadcast