President's Award of Distinction

Exceptional contributions to a Committee or the Association – in the last two years or lifetime. 

Nominated by any OAMR member.

2026 OAMR PAD Guidelines

DUE: August 4, 2026                                                                                                

The President’s Award of Distinction (PAD) recognizes and honors an OAMR member who has made a great contribution to an OAMR committee or has performed exceptional work for OAMR in general. This award acknowledges outstanding service and dedication to the association in various capabilities.

Qualifications:

1.     Eligibility – Any OAMR Member in good standing is eligible to receive the PAD, except for the current president and vice president. “In good standing” means a fully paid member. This award recognizes contributions made during the current or immediately preceding OAMR fiscal year.

2.     Criteria for Evaluation – Nominations will be evaluated based on the significance and impact of the nominee’s contributions in one or more of the following areas:

a.     Exceptional OAMR Committee Work:

                                                    i.     Significant leadership within a committee.

                                                  ii.     Demonstrated commitment and effectiveness in achieving committee goals.

                                                 iii.     Development of valuable resources or initiatives for the committee.

                                                 iv.     Exceptional dedication and effort in committee activities.

                                                  v.     Positive impact on the overall success and productivity of an OAMR committee.

b.     Exceptional OAMR Association Work:

                                                    i.     Significant contributions to OAMR programs or education development.

                                                  ii.     Demonstrated leadership or initiative in advancing OAMR goals.

                                                 iii.     Outstanding efforts in membership recruitment or retention.

                                                 iv.     Exceptional service in support of OAMR events or activities.

                                                  v.     Other significant contributions that have positively impacted the association.

c.     When applicable, Lifetime Achievement:

                                                    i.     While not solely a lifetime achievement award, a long history of significant contributions may be considered.

3.     Nominations – Award nominations are only accepted from OAMR members. Any individual member or board member may submit a confidential nomination to the current president. Nominations must include the following information:

a.     Nominator’s name and contact information.

b.     Nominee’s name, city or agency, contact information, and area(s) of expertise in committee or association work, and/or lifetime achievement.

c.     A written description of the nominee’s exceptional contributions to an OAMR committee or to OAMR that clearly articulates how the nominee’s committee or association work is exceptional.

Nominations are due Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and should be emailed to OAMR President Scott Stuaffer at [email protected].

4.     Selection Process – The current OAMR president will select the recipient(s) of the PAD from the nominations submitted by the deadline. The selection of award recipients will be the president’s decision alone – there may be years in which there are no PAD recipients. The president has the final decision. 

5.     Recognition – The PAD is presented at the OAMR annual conference and includes a plaque and complimentary registration for the following year’s annual conference (non-transferable).

Questions about this award may be submitted to:

Scott Stauffer, MMC

OAMR President

10501 SE Main Street

Milwaukie, OR 97222

(503) 786-7502

[email protected]

PAD RECIPIENTS

YEAR - RECIPIENT, CITY
1987 - Maureen Swaney, Gresham and Diana Nicolay, West Linn
1988 - Diana Nicolay, West Linn
1989 - Maureen Swaney, Gresham and Ramona Hudson, Salem
1990 - Nancy Blankenship, Redmond
1991 - Ramona Hudson, Salem
1992 - Cathy Wheatley, Tigard
1993 - Kate Mast Cascade, Locks
1994 - Ginger Morrison, Crooked River Ranch SD
1995 - Sheila Cox, Roseburg
1996 - Jane McGarvin, Lake Oswego
1997 - Margery Price, Kennewick (WA)
1998 - Debbie Weathers (Jermann), Gresham
1999 - Gail Waibel, Hillsboro
2000 - Denise Carey, Estacada
2001 - Barbara Christensen, Ashland
2002 - Julie Krueger, The Dalles
2003 - Deanna Gregory, Central Point
2004 - Apryl Denman, Carlton
2005 - Karin Johnson, Independence
2006 - Tori Barnett, Ontario
2007 - Peggy Hawker, Newport
2008 - Debbie Werner, Hillsboro
2009 - Susan Reeves, Scappoose and Debbie Jermann, C-Tran (WA)
2010 - Nancy Batchelder, Yachats
2011 - Bernadette Sorenson, Tillamook
2012 - Denise Carey, Estacada
2013 - Michele Eldridge, Harrisburg
2014 - Kathy Payne, St. Helens
2015 - Pat DuVal, Milwaukie
2016 - Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, Nehalem
2017 - Carol Weir, Rogue River
2018 - Scott Stauffer, Milwaukie
2019 - Nancy Parker, Athena
2020 - Dale Shafer, Nehalem
2021 - Peggy Hawker, Newport
2022 - Kayla Duddy, Redmond
2023 - Melissa Thompson, Rockaway Beach
2023 - Scott Stauffer, Milwaukie
2024 - Lisa Scholl, St. Helens 
2025 - Ronnie Smith, King City 
2026 - To Be Announced!