X0202 3 2008-04-01 0 0000726990 AMERICANWEST BANCORPORATION AWBC 0001430877 Simmons Jay Brian 41 W. RIVERSIDE AVE., SUITE 400 SPOKANE WA 99201 0 1 0 0 EVP and General Counsel Stock Option (right to buy) 8.72 2015-04-01 Common Stock 5000.00 D This option will vest over 5 years, 20% each year on the anniversary date. By: Cliff E. Spencer, Attorney in Fact 2008-04-01