Previous Award Program Recipients

2026 Award Recipients

Outstanding Special District Program Award

Special districts are recognized for innovative projects and programs, outstanding safety, public information, public involvement in a district decision-making process, and outstanding achievement.

  • 6-25 Employees: Port of Cascade Locks - Award Video
  • 26 or More Employees: Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority - Award Video

Outstanding Special District Service Award

This category recognizes an individual board member, manager, staff member, or volunteer who has contributed substantially to the improvement and successful operation of his or her district. 

  • Board Member:  Bob Koenig, Santiam Water Control District - Award Video
  • Manager:  Ray Monroe, Tillamook Soil & Water Conservation District - Award Video
  • Employee:  Joy King-Cortes, Seal Rock Water District - Award Video
  • Volunteer:  James Audritsh, Woodburn Fire District - Award Video

2024 Award Recipients

Outstanding Special District Program Award

Special districts are recognized for innovative projects and programs, outstanding safety, public information, public involvement in a district decision-making process, and outstanding achievement.

  • 5 or Fewer Employees: Elgin Health District - Awards Video
  • 6-25 Employees:  Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District - Awards Video

Outstanding Special District Service Award

This category recognizes an individual board member, manager, staff member, or volunteer who has contributed substantially to the improvement and successful operation of his or her district. 

  • Board Member:  Michael Fox, Port of Hood River - Awards Video
  • Manager:  Brian Moore, Bay Area Hospital District - Awards Video
  • Employee:  Kris Schaedel, Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District - Awards Video
  • Volunteer:  Ed Horn, Two Rivers North Special Road District - Awards Video

2023 Award Recipients


Outstanding Special District Program Award
Special districts are recognized for innovative projects and programs, outstanding safety, public information, public involvement in a district decision-making process, and outstanding achievement.

  • 5 or Fewer Employees:  White River Health District – Awards Video
  • 26 or More Employees:  Deschutes Public Library – Awards Video

Outstanding Special District Service Award
This category recognizes an individual board member, manager, staff member, or volunteer who has contributed substantially to the improvement and successful operation of his or her district.

  • Board Member:  John Dunn, Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority – Awards Video
  • Manager: Bev Bridgewater, West Extension Irrigation District – Awards Video
  • Employee:  Rob Cummings, Clackamas River Water – Awards Video
  • Volunteer: Sunriver Public Safety Building Task Force, Sunriver Service District – Awards Video

Legislative Leadership Award
This award recognizes a member of Oregon’s legislature who has consistently gone above and beyond for Oregon’s special districts.