​​Named after one of the most passionate advocates in the history of Oregon banking, Frank E. Brawner, CEO of OBA for 24 years, this award recognizes what it means to be an outstanding advocate for the Oregon banking industry.  The number one priority of the OBA is advocacy on behalf of its members.  This includes lobbying at the state level, regulatory relations, federal legislative advocacy, media relations, grassroots programs, political engagement and public relations efforts.

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Award Recipients

2025
​2024
​2023
​2022
​2021 
2020 
2019 
2018 
2017 
2016 
2015 

Jeff Bailey
​Ron Green
​Chris Hemmings
​Jeffrey D. Sumpter
​Steve Erb
Joan Reukauf
Gordon Zimmerman
Jeff Bailey
Jill Faughender
Elizabeth (Betsy) Steinberg
Gary Propheter

Bank of Eastern Oregon
Oregon Pacific Bank
​Summit Bank
​Lewis & Clark Bank
​​People's Bank of Commerce
​Willamette Community Bank
​Citizens Bank
​Bank of Eastern Oregon
​First Federal
​Pioneer Trust Bank
​Bank of Eastern Oregon