BUILD WITH US! 2026 Blue-Collar Celebration & Awards
October 30th, 2026
Reception: 5:00pm | Program: 6:30pm
Lecet Conference Room
LiUNA Local 737
17230 NE Sacramento St
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.
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 October 30th!
Award winners get 1 free ticket to Build With Us!, and nominees and winners' guests will recieve a discounted ticket.
Nominations close on Sunday, August 9 at 11:59pm.
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:
Paul Morris, Development Director
paul@oregontradeswomen.org | 503.465.4846
