| James D. Likens Alumni Recognition Award | |||
| This award is given to honor WCMSAlumni for significant achievements in the credit union field since graduation from the school. | |||
| 2009 | Brett Martinez, California | 1999 | Marsha Burgess, Nevada |
| 2008 | Ken Facer, California | 1998 | Winifred Corey, California |
| 2007 | Ava Milosevich, Oregon | 1997 | William G. Ferrence, Nevada |
| 2006 | John Janclaes, California | 1996 | James M. Sasahara, California |
| 2005 | David W. Brehmer, South Carolina | 1995 | Rick Craig, Utah |
| 2004 | Shon Wellborn, California |
1994 | Beverly Dawson, California |
| 2003 | Joanne LeCouvre Kersey, Oregon | 1993 | Bernie Ray, Arizona |
| 2002 | John Annaloro, Washington | 1992 | David E. Maus, Colorado |
| 2001 | Diana Dykstra, California | 1991 | Richard M. Johnson, California |
| 2000 | Terry Parkyn, California | ||