4/12/2025
(Renton, WA) The WIAA recently announced their winners of the 13th annual Smart Choices Scholarship awards. The top two awards are $5,000 scholarships each and the program is sponsored by the Washington Dairy Farmers and GESA Credit Union. Additionally, another eight runners-up receive a $1,000 scholarship.
“Each year, we continue to be inspired by the remarkable students who are recognized through the Smart Choices Scholarship,” said WIAA Executive Director Mick Hoffman. “This year’s recipients exemplify what it means to lead with integrity, resilience, and a heart for service—both in competition and in their communities. We are proud to support their continued success as they take the next step in their academic and personal journeys.”
The two winners of the top awards were Macy Osborn of West Valley (Spokane) High School and Rahwa Tesfamichael of Auburn High School. The eight indiv iduals who earned the $1,000 scholarships included:
Bryn Beckman – Rainier
Dexter Delaney – Liberty Bell
Cameron Downing – Olympia
Nikolas Husarik – Emerald Ridge
James McAnally – Colfax
Aidan Nguyen – Mountain View
Nancy Ta – Lindbergh
Brynn Williams – Tenino
Below are the top award winners and a brief summary of why they were selected as the top two winners. Followed by pictures of the eight $1,000 winners.
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