William F. “Biff” Brotherton Cougar Spirit Award

The William F. “Biff” Brotherton Cougar Spirit Award honors special individuals who demonstrate generous philanthropic support of and enthusiastic volunteerism on behalf of Cougar Athletics and WSU. Established in 2011 after its namesake’s passing, the award is in honor of William F. “Biff” Brotherton (’65 Lib. Arts), whose own legacy is one of spirited leadership and generosity. The Brotherton Family also created a scholarship endowment in Biff’s memory, which will provide a scholarship award to a deserving WSU student-athlete each year in perpetuity. The William F. “Biff” Brotherton Cougar Spirit Award is presented during the WSU Foundation’s Recognition Gala each fall.

Biff Brotherton Cougar Spirit Award Nomination Form

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Provide specific example(s) of how this person works tirelessly for the advancement of WSU and WSU Athletics (i.e. examples of sustained volunteer service, inspiring leadership, and/or philanthropic support). How do they meet the award criteria?*

In what ways has this person inspired others to support WSU and Cougar Athletics?*

Please provide up to three examples that describe this person’s character and Cougar spirit.*

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Brotherton Award Recipients

Year	Recipients
2025	Ron Claudon
2024	Greg and Jayne Beckel
2022	Nancy Harnasch
2021	Clive and Shari Freidenrich
2020	Jeff and Vicki Gordon
2019	Tom and Linda Nihoul
2018	Tom and Diana Prenguber
2017	Greg Rankich
2016	Glenn Osterhout
2015	Gary Schneidmiller
2014	Wayne Walther
2013	Jack Thompson
2012	David Pollart
2011	Biff Brotherton (awarded posthumously)