DMW Martial Arts of Snoqualmie has been recognized with the 2015 Mark of Excellence Award from Century Martial Arts.

The award is the highest honor bestowed by Century Martial Arts.

“At Century, our core belief is that martial arts has the ability to profoundly change lives,” said founder and CEO, Michael Dillard. “And that is exactly what DMW is doing, changing lives for the betterment of their community.”

Dan Cartan and Marcia Paul accepted the award on behalf of the school on July 7 in Las Vegas.

“I am honored that Century has recognized my school,” Cartan said. “The true test of any instructor is the impact made on students’ lives, and it is incredibly rewarding to receive such positive feedback from the industry.”