Recorder of the year (ROY) Award

Significant impacts on a City, the Association, or Profession – in the last two years or lifetime. 

Nominated by city managers, administrators, and mayors.

2026 OAMR ROY Award Guidelines

DUE: August 4, 2026

The Recorder of the Year (ROY) Award recognizes and celebrates an individual who has made a significant impact on their city or jurisdiction, OAMR, and the municipal recorder profession.

Qualifications: 

1.     Eligibility – Any OAMR Member in good standing is eligible, 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.     Significant 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.     Significant 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 – Nominations are accepted only from city managers, administrators, or mayors. Nominations must include the following information:

a.     Nominator’s name and contact information.

b.     Nominee’s name, city or agency, and contact information.

c.     A written description of the nominee’s contributions to their city, OAMR, and/or the municipal clerk profession that clearly articulates how the nominee’s contributions to their city, OAMR, and/or the municipal clerk profession.

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

Scott Stauffer, MMC

OAMR President

10501 SE Main Street

Milwaukie, OR 97222

(503) 786-7502

[email protected]