Awards
Member of the Year
Each year OBTA recognizes a member of our organization that has been involved and gone above and beyond to support us. This person can be an allied or direct member.
2015 – Megan Rooksby, American Express Global Business Travel
2014 – Michelle Navarro, Provenance Hotels
2013 – Alison Sadowski, The Resort at The Mountain
2010 – Debbie Momb, Candlewood Suites Portland-Airport
2009 – Andres Palacios, River City Travel and Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown/Convention Center
2008 – Beth Wheeler, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2007 – Erin Schleichert, The Heathman Lodge
2006 – Lora Johnsen, The Heathman Hotel and Heather Oliver, The Paramount Hotel
2005 – Teri Hackney, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
2004 – Christopher Koons, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Silver Platter Award
Each year OBTA recognizes a participating hotel/facility for its outstanding staff, service, and event space. Since 2014, separate awards have been presented to hotels/facilities that have hosted an Educational Luncheon and a Connect event.
2015 – Educational Luncheon: The Westin Portland
2015 – Connect: Jackknife Bar
2014 – Educational Luncheon: Sheraton Portland Airport
2014 – Connect: Ruth’s Chris Steak House
2013 – Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center
2010 – Catering by Bo! at Hotel Lucia
2009 – Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport
2008 – Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
2007 – The Benson Hotel
2006 – Red Lion Hotel on the River–Jantzen Beach
2005 – Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace
2004 – Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
2003 – The Greenwood Inn