BUILD WITH US! 2026 Blue-Collar Celebration & Awards


Thank You for Building With Us!
Wow! We had an amazing turnout and an absolute blast with all of you this past Friday at Build With Us! This year had a special theme - Re-Build With Us! and our team worked hard to make this night a success. It wouldn't have been doable without everyone who participated as a guest, award nominator or nominee, auction donors & bidders, raffle ticket holders, vendors, volunteers, & beyond! You truly made a difference for Oregon Tradeswomen. In these uncertain times, community is more important than ever and you showed us that the Oregon Tradeswomen community is standing strong in solidarity! We are looking ahead at the future with renewed excitement, and with you beside us, we are ready for any obstacles we may face ahead. For that, we share our deepest gratitude. Thank you!
If you won an incredible prize from the Raffle or the Auction, you should receive email confirmation this week notifying you of your win and detailing follow-up instructions for receiving your prizes if you don't have them in your possession already. Please feel free to reach out to info@oregontradeswomen.org with any questions.

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:
info@oregontradeswomen.org | 503-335-8200
