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Frank E. Brawner
​Advocacy Award

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​​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.

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
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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 >
      • Agricultural Bankers Conference
      • AML/CFT & Financial Crimes Workshop
      • Bank PR & Crisis Communications Series
      • Bankers Institute
      • Branch Manager Boot Camp
      • Commercial Lending Boot Camp
      • Commercial Lending Development Program
      • Credit Analyst Development Program
      • Executive Development Program
      • Garnishment Workshop
      • Management Development Program
      • Northwest Bank Directors Series
      • Retail Branch Manager Development Program
      • Society of Bank Executives
      • Understanding Bank Performance
      • Online Training
    • Bank Webinars
    • Annual Convention
    • Oregon Bank Leadership Symposium
    • Pacific Northwest Capitol Hill Visit
    • The Main Event
    • 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 >
      • 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
      • 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