This year’s Excellence in Business Awards Banquet was held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Tualatin Country Club and was a successful, beautiful, and happy occasion.
Every year, there are members of our Chamber of Commerce who stand out as particularly active in the community and with the Chamber. We want to recognize our businesses and allow them to vote for their fellow Chamber members. It is also an opportunity for businesses to sponsor a signature event and for everyone to network and learn the latest news in the community. We also enjoyed the beautiful Tualatin Country Club and a delicious dinner of steak and salmon.
This is truly a vote from your peers! In January, the Chamber sends out a request for nominations for the eight award categories to our membership. Once they respond, we take those nominees and send out a second survey asking the membership to vote for who they would like to see receive the award for the year from those nominated. It is always quite an honor to be nominated. The nomination alone shows that the company or individual nominated has positively impacted the business community. Once the deadline for voting arrives, the votes are tallied, and the award is given to the business or individual who received the most votes from their fellow Chamber members.
The Banquet was coordinated by an amazing Chamber Banquet Committee that came together to give their best energy and talent. The Chair who inspired the event’s look and was the event’s project manager was Friederike Svensson. Crystal Stanaway designed and arranged the stunning floral arrangements. Nicole, Paul, and Noah Wong of Youth Creative Labs, Terri Beardsley of Life Vantage, and Jorjia Fields of Unitus Credit Union handled the registration and raffle baskets. Bill Cohen of Cohen Care Giving Support and Jeff Dille, Master Hairstylist at In Color Salon, were wine stewards at the “Wine Wall.” Our very own Ali Unverzagt was the master of everything needed, including the social media photos, while Susan Noack backed everyone up and ensured she was there to help and guide.
Our Presenting Sponsors were The City of Tualatin and NW Cannabis. Gold Sponsors were NW Natural and Umpqua Bank. Table sponsors were A&I Distributors, Perlo Construction and Milgard Windows and Doors. Award Presenters were Susan Noack, Robert Kellogg, PC and Former Washington County Commissioner Roy Rogers. The Signature drink was sponsored by Republic Services, Dinner wine was provided by Express Employment Professionals and dessert was sponsored by Unitus Community Credit Union. In-Kind Sponsors were Tualatin Country Club, Nathan Holden Photographer, Steven Quick Merchant Services, Shake Shack and Nothing Bunt Cakes.
We hope you will join us as we congratulate all the nominees and celebrate building business and community together!
The Chamber of Commerce 2024 Excellence in Business Awards were presented to:
Business Leader of the Year is presented to a business that has made specific, significant, and lasting contributions to the Tualatin community and demonstrated leadership and cooperation while benefiting the community and civic enterprises. The award was presented to LAM Research.
New Business of the Year goes to the new business that not only opened its doors in 2024 but also became a true member of the community, supporting local organizations and the Chamber. The award was presented to Bridgeport Grocery Outlet.
Chamber Volunteer of the Year is presented to the individual who has demonstrated over and over a willingness to give countless volunteer hours to the Chamber and has embraced the spirit of business and community working together. The award was presented to Selena English, NW Cannabis.
Spirit of Tualatin Individual is given in recognition of their contributions to the community in 2024, whose dedication to community and civic projects has made Tualatin a better place to live and has inspired others to exceed their limitations and accomplish more than they thought possible. The award was presented to Frank Bubenik, Mayor of Tualatin.
Spirit of Tualatin Organization is given to a service club, non-profit organization, or business in recognition of their leadership, dedication and contributions to the community and civic projects that have made Tualatin a better place to live. The award was presented to The Tualatin Food Pantry.
Titanium Trades Business of the Year is given to a business in a Trade that has made a significant contribution to enhancing the success of the Tualatin Community and is recognized as a leader in their industry. The award was presented to Perlo Construction.
Titanium Manufacturing Business of the Year recognizes a Maker & Manufacturer within the Tualatin Chamber who has become known for excellence in their industry and is a significant contributor to the Tualatin Community. The award was presented to Kershaw Knives/Kai-USA.
Chamber Champion is presented to an individual within the Chamber who has gone above and beyond to assist, support, contribute, invest, and promote the community of Tualatin and the Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented to Keith Lyons ~ KBNP Radio.
The Tualatin Chamber of Commerce congratulates all the winners for their 2024 Excellence in Business Awards. They represent and exemplify Business and Community Working Together. This is why Tualatin is known as a great place to live, work and play.
