HONORARY LIFE MEMBER RECOGNITION
The Honorary Life Member tradition began in 1964 – the very year the Columbia Basin Development League was established. From the start, this distinction has been awarded to individuals with a longstanding commitment to the Columbia Basin Project, whether or not they were directly involved with the League. That tradition continues today. The League’s mission is to support the Columbia Basin Project and its future development. In much the same way, Honorary Life Members have exemplified this mission through steadfast dedication, enduring advocacy, and meaningful contributions that advance the Project and ensure its future.
2025
Thomas Tebb
2024
WA Representative Mary Dye
U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodger
2023
Lad Irrigation
2022
Vicky Scharlau
2021
No award given
2020
Congressman Dan Newhouse
2019
Steve Shinn
2018
Washington State Potato Commission
2017
Arlie Updegrave
2016
Richard Lemargie
2015
Honorable Christine Gregoire
Congressman Doc Hastings
2014
Richard Erickson
Shannon McDaniel
Bill Gray
2013
Senator Mark Schoesler
Senator Judy Warnick
2012
Alice Parker
1992-2011
No award given
1991
Chan Baily
1990
No award given
1989
Joe Jantz
1988
Reid Phillips
Frank Shinn
1987
Honorable Glynn Chandler
Honorable Frank “Tub” Hansen
Honorable Curt Smith
1984-1986
No award given
1983
Wistar Burgess
Robert Kissler
Max Webb
E. Roy Mundy
1979-1982
No award given
1978
Hu Blonk
1977
William G. “Bill” Wolford
Roger Thieme
Honorable Henry M. Jackson
1975-1976
No award given
1974
David Gallant
1973
Sarge Hubbard
1972
No award given
1971
Paul Hamilton
1970
William E. Rawlings
1969
James H. Dodson
C.J. Edwards
1968
E.C. “Ned” Thomas
1967
Honorable Warren Magnuson
1966
Loen L. Bailie
1965
Judge B.B. Horrigan
J.A. “Jake” Weber
Don Damon
Established 1964
Frank T. Bell
Billy Clap