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Award Programs

The Oregon Bankers Association offers several award programs to recognize the outstanding support and service of our members and their customers.

Community Applause Award
The Community Applause Award, co-sponsored by the Oregon Bankers Association and Oregon Business magazine since 1996, serve as a way for Oregon banks to acknowledge the efforts of their business customers that play a significant role in community activities.

Click here for more information and to learn how you can nominate your business customer.

Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame
Induction into the Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed peer-to-peer on members of the Oregon banking community.  It recognizes the outstanding contributions inductees have made to the Oregon banking industry and the communities they serve. Since its creation in 1987, the Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame has inducted over 81 individuals for their outstanding contributions.

Click here to view recipients.

For more information contact Lori Kaliher at (503) 576-4108 or [email protected].

Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award
Established in 2015, the
Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award recognizes one Oregon banker each year for their significant contributions to OBA's advocacy program through their involvement in banking industry grassroots initiatives. The award is named after OBA's former President and CEO Frank Brawner who was a passionate voice for Oregon banking during his 25+ years of service.

Click here to view recipients.

For more information contact Andee Rose at (503) 576-4113 or [email protected].

Linda W. Navarro Trailblazer Award
Established in 2024, the Linda W. Navarro Trailblazer Award recognizes and celebrates women in banking who have not only achieved remarkable success in their careers but have also made lasting contributions to the industry.

Click here for more information and to learn how you can make a nomination.

OBA Presidential Award
The OBA Presidential Award recognizes an OBA committee chair who has gone above and beyond during his or her two‐year term of service. OBA committees play a key role in the Oregon banking industry and are a valuable member forum for peer networking, education and policy review. OBA committees are chaired by volunteer bankers who provide leadership, serve as a resource to the OBA, and are at times called upon to meet with policymakers or testify before the legislature.

Click here to view recipients.

For more information contact Jennifer Schubert at (503) 576-4126 or [email protected].
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  • Calendar
  • Advocacy
    • Pacific Northwest Capitol Hill Visit
    • Grassroots
    • Oregon BankPAC
    • Legislative Affairs
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Comment Letters
    • Access & Inclusion
  • Education & Events
    • Banker Education >
      • Advanced Commercial Lending Seminar
      • Agricultural Bankers Conference
      • Annual Conference & Directors Forum
      • Commercial Lending Development Program
      • Credit Analyst Development Program
      • Engage Conference
      • Executive Development Program
      • Fraud Academy
      • Management Development Program
      • Northwest Bank Directors Series
      • Northwest Bank Operations School
      • Society of Bank Executives
      • Understanding Bank Performance
      • Online Training
    • Bank Webinars
    • Annual Convention
    • Member Mixers >
      • Eugene
      • Portland
      • Salem
    • Oregon Bank Leadership Symposium
    • Pacific Northwest Capitol Hill Visit
    • Peer Group Summit
    • Women in Oregon Banking Luncheon
    • Community Bank Week
    • Event Sponsorships
    • Speaker RFP
  • Member Center
    • Join OBA
    • Already a member? Register Your Membership
    • Member Directory >
      • Bank Members >
        • Community Banks of Oregon
      • Affiliate Members
      • Associate Members
      • Boards of Directors >
        • OBA
        • CBO
        • Foundation
        • Synergy
      • Peer Groups >
        • Agriculture Roundtable
        • Bank Counsel Roundtable
        • Bank Operations Roundtable
        • Community Engagement Roundtable
        • Compliance Roundtable
        • Finance & Accounting Committee
        • FIST
        • Government Relations Committee
        • Human Resources Committee
        • Lending Committee
        • Marketing Roundtable
        • Oregon BankPAC Trustees
        • Technology Roundtable
        • Trust & Wealth Management Roundtable
    • Member Login
    • Publications
    • Peer Groups >
      • Peer Group Summit
      • Join a Peer Group
      • Meeting Calendar
      • Financial Institutions Security Task Force
    • Society of Bank Executives
    • Banking Careers >
      • Interested in a Career in Banking?
      • Find qualified candidates
      • BankTalentHQ Job Board
    • Award Programs >
      • Community Applause Award
      • Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame
      • Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award
      • Build-Trailblazer Award | Phase 2 Nomination
      • Linda W. Navarro Trailblazer Award
      • OBA Presidential Award
    • Bank Alumni
    • Behind the Banker
  • Marketplace
    • Synergy Endorsed Business Partners >
      • ODP Employee Discount Program
    • Associate Members >
      • Become an Associate Member
    • Advertising & Partnerships
  • Community Resources
    • Helpful Links >
      • Find an Oregon Bank Near You
    • Career Center
    • Protecting Seniors from Financial Exploitation
    • Small Business Resource Center
    • Access & Inclusion
    • Financial Education Resource Guide
    • Cornerstones of Our Communities
    • Community Bank Week
  • Foundation
    • Donate
    • Financial Education Resource Guide
    • Internship Program
    • Scholarships
    • Supporters
    • University Partnerships