Outstanding Campaigns Recognized

Campaign coordinators and volunteers at more than 1,000 workplaces throughout the four-county region were crucial to the success of the 2008-09 campaign. Three companies stood out from the rest, and received the prestigious Campaign Chair’s Award for Excellence for their long-standing commitment to United Way.

Intel Oregon’s campaign drew $5.9 million, a 12% increase over last year. Employee contributions accounted for a majority of those dollars which reached an unprecedented $2.9 million in pledges. Intel Oregon is also one of the founding companies of the Cornerstone Partnership and also contributed an astounding one million volunteer hours to the community in the last year.

Benson Industries is recognized for its unwavering dedication and support of our community. Benson’s employee giving and corporate gift increased by 40% this year. Kaiser Permanente employee contributions increased by 69% over last year’s campaign. The 50% corporate match on staff donations represents a 191% increase.

PacifiCorp won the Campaign Innovation Award, while Axium was honored Best New Campaign. Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters won the Labor Partner of the Year award. Additional award include:

CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS OF THE YEAR

• Tracy St. Martin, Jubitz Corporation
• Arielle Lujan, Jubitz Corporation
• Lena Ulvi, Welch Allyn
• Ron Shoals, Kaiser Permanente

BEST OF COUNTY

• Clackamas: Oregon City Bi-Mart
• Clark: City of Vancouver
• Multnomah: Ashland Inc.
• Washington: Far West Fibers

BEST OF TRADE

• Auto Dealers: Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships
• Banks / Finance: U.S. Bank
• Education: Multnomah Educational Service District
• Health: Kaiser Permanente
• High Tech: RadiSys Corporation
• Hospitality: Multnomah Athletic Club
• Insurance: Chubb Group of Insurance Companies  
• Government: State of Oregon
• Manufacturing: PCC Structurals
• Retail: Target Stores
• Professional: Geffen Mesher & Company
• Media: Oregonian Publishing Company
• Telecom: AT&T

CAMPAIGN PERFORMANCE AWARDS

• Axium 
• Ben Bridge Jewelers  
• Cascade Corporation 
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car           
• Geffen Mesher & Company  
• Intel Oregon   
• Kaiser Permanente
• JE Dunn Construction           
• Rosenbaum Financial LLC    
• Norm Thompson Outfitters    
• Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
• Welch Allyn