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Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award — OBA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award

Overview: Established in 2015, this award recognizes one Oregon banker each year for their significant contributions to OBA's advocacy program through involvement in banking industry grassroots initiatives.

Geographic Scope: Oregon

Focus Areas:

Grassroots banking industry initiatives

Advocacy for Oregon banking industry

OBA advocacy program involvement

Legislative engagement and support

Eligibility:

Must be an Oregon banker

Must have made significant contributions to OBA's advocacy program

Must have demonstrated involvement in grassroots banking initiatives

Background: Named after Frank E. Brawner, OBA's former President and CEO who served for 25+ years and was a passionate voice for Oregon banking. The OBA identifies advocacy on behalf of its members as the number one priority, including:

State-level lobbying

Regulatory relations

Federal legislative advocacy

Media relations

Grassroots programs

Political engagement

Public relations efforts

Award Frequency: One recipient per year

Contact Information:

Andee Rose

Phone: (503) 576-4113

Email: [email protected]

Past Recipients:

2025: (not listed)

2024: Jeff Bailey, Bank of Eastern Oregon

2023: Ron Green, Oregon Pacific Bank

2022: Chris Hemmings, Summit Bank

2021: Jeffrey D. Sumpter, Lewis & Clark Bank

2020: Steve Erb, People's Bank of Commerce

2019: Joan Reukauf, Willamette Community Bank

2018: Gordon Zimmerman, Citizens Bank

2017: Jeff Bailey, Bank of Eastern Oregon

2016: Jill Faughender, First Federal

2015: Elizabeth (Betsy) Steinberg, Pioneer Trust Bank

Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award

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Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award

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