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When is the deadline for Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award?

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How often is Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award offered?

Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award runs on an annual cycle.

Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award

OBA Education Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

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.

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

What OBA Education Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 2
Total given: $48K
Median grant: $24K
Range: $7,500–$40K

By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR.

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