Annual Mentoring Awards

As the statewide partnership for mentoring programs, Oregon Mentors recognizes exceptional matches, programs, individuals, and partners. Awards are presented at our Annual Recognition and Awards Luncheon in the fall. Nominations are accepted in the spring and early summer. For more information, contact us.

2007 Winners

2007 Mentor/Mentee Match of the Year

Toni Dennison and Rosie B. from LIFT Program at the White Shield Center

2007 Exceptional Mentor Program

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

2007 Outstanding Individual of the Year

Tom Keller, Ph.D., Duncan and Cindy Campbell Professor for Children, Youth, & Families

2007 Premier Partner

Liberty Northwest

2007 Oregon Mentors Founder’s Award

Mark Rosenbaum

Past Award Winners

2006 winners:

Outstanding Individual: Linda Wright from US Bank

Premier Partner: Portland General Electric

Mentor-Mentee Match: Sara and Jasen from Committed Partners for Youth (now Mentor Portland)

Innovative Program: Powerhouse

Founders Award: Cathy Cleghorn and Morgan Anderson

2005 winners:

Individual: Sarah Spinks with Project J.E.M.

Premier Partner: Legacy Health System

Mentor-Mentee Match: The Steiner Family and David F. from Family of Friends Mentoring Program

Founders Award: Katie Swartz & Robert Pallari

2004 winners:

Outstanding Individuals: Duncan and Cindy Campbell

Premier Partner: Intel

Mentor-Mentee Match: Cheryle and Cady and Layla from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central and Eastern Oregon and David Filer and Richard from Portland Impact