BUILD WITH US! 2026 Blue-Collar Celebration & Awards
September 25th, 2026
Rossi Farms
3839 NE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
Save the Date to join Oregon Tradeswomen as sponsors, guests, or volunteers at our annual Blue-Collar Celebration & Industry Awards! We look forward to recognizing the individuals nominated for our industry awards and having a lot of fun while raising critical funds to support the life-changing programs of Oregon Tradeswomen.
Maker's Silent Auction
Your creativity can help support women find their pathway to success in the trades! We are accepting donations of locally made or handmade crafts to be included in our Build With Us! Silent Auction!
We are looking for items such as furniture, home goods, wall art, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and more!
If you have a craft to donate, let us know by filling out the Auction Item Submission Form!
Makers who have an item go into the auction will receive a discounted ticket to Build With Us!
2026 Industry Awards
Join us as we celebrate exceptional tradesworkers across our industry at Build With Us! a Blue Collar Celebration and Awards Ceremony! Learn about each award below and get ready to Build With Us! on September 25th!
Award winners get 1 free ticket to Build With Us!, and nominees and winners' guests will recieve a discounted ticket.
Wanda Hall Legacy Award
This award honors the memory of Wanda Hall, whose steadfast commitment to mentorship and support at the Portland Water Bureau helped many women find rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
We are accepting nominations of advanced tradesworkers who are champions of others and serve as role-models and mentors in the trades, leading the way for others.
Woman on the Rise Award
The Woman on the Rise Award celebrates outstanding Apprentices with tremendous work ethic who demonstrate leadership and are making great contributions to our industry, making it the best it can be!
We are accepting nominations for remarkable Apprentices who are "on the rise" as leaders in their career, industry, or greater communities.
2025 Build With Us! Appeal Video: Marilyn C.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship offers you visibility and recognition opportunities and is an investment in Oregon Tradeswomen's work to build a skilled workforce.
Questions about Sponsorship? Please contact:
Nami Bigos, Deputy Director
nami@oregontradeswomen.org | 503.449.3315
Event Sponsors
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