OEN Oregon Entrepreneurship Awards

About this event

Companies don’t grow in isolation. They grow in the right conditions, where ideas are supported, connections are real, and momentum builds across an entire community. In Oregon and Southwest Washington, that fertile ground has been cultivated over decades, creating a place where entrepreneurs can take root, collaborate, and scale.

Here, growth is collective. It is shaped by mentors, investors, partners, and a network that shows up. It is fueled by a culture that values creativity, resilience, and the willingness to build something bigger than yourself. From early traction to breakout success, this region continues to prove what is possible when the ecosystem is strong.

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network and Presenting Sponsor Columbia Bank invite you to celebrate a milestone year at the 2026 Oregon Entrepreneurship Awards , marking the 35th Anniversary with the theme Deep Roots. Bold Growth. on Thursday, November 12th at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland .

Join us for an evening that honors the ecosystem that makes it all possible and the founders who are growing within it. Together, we will celebrate the people, companies, and community that continue to strengthen this region and push it forward.

Come celebrate what happens when innovation is planted in the right place and given the space to grow.

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