Oregon Stater Awards

Oregon Stater Awards

The Oregon Stater Awards celebrate achievements at the frontiers of engineering and honor alumni and industry partners whose contributions exemplify Oregon State’s leadership over the past 150 years.

2025 Oregon Stater Awards

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

The CH2M Alumni Center

725 SW 26th St.
Corvallis, OR 97331

Reception at 6 p.m.
Dinner and Awards Program at 7 p.m.

 

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Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
The CH2M Alumni Center, Oregon State University

Oregon Stater Awards Categories and Awardees

Engineering
Hall of Fame

Presented to a distinguished leader in recognition of their sustained, meritorious professional accomplishments and leadership contributions in the field of engineering. This award celebrates both the professional and the personal achievements of the honoree. Hall of Fame inductees must have strong ties to the Oregon State College of Engineering.

Academy of Distinguished Engineers

Presented to mid-career engineers who have made sustained, distinguished contributions to their profession, their field, Oregon State University, or society at large. Awardees must be Oregon State Engineering alumni, currently active in the engineering profession.

Council of Outstanding Early Career Engineers

Presented to engineers who have distinguished themselves through their professional accomplishments, service to Oregon State University, the engineering profession, or society at large. These individuals have made early career contributions that identify them as rising leaders in their profession or field. Awardees must be Oregon State Engineering alumni.

Explore Our Past Awardees

In 1998, we launched the Oregon Stater Awards to honor alumni contributions to engineering and OSU, with three categories recognizing achievements at various career stages.

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Oregon Stater Tribute Magazines

Discover the inspiring stories of our past award winners in our annual tribute magazines. Celebrate their achievements and be inspired to make a difference.

Previous Oregon Stater Award Ceremonies

 

2024 Oregon Stater Awards

On October 3, 2024, we celebrated the accomplishments of our engineering alumni who are pushing the boundaries of engineering and making a profound impact on our profession and the world.

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Award Ceremony

 

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Hall of Fame speech from Jose Reyes, Jr

 

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Hall of Fame speech from Howard Yang

 

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2023 Oregon Stater Awards Ceremony

On November 2, 2023, we honored our engineering alumni for their groundbreaking contributions to the field and their significant influence on the profession and the world.

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Award Ceremony

 

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Hall of Fame Speech from Dennis Fritz

 

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2022 Oregon Stater Awards Ceremony

On November 17, 2022, we celebrated our engineering alumni for their innovative achievements and their impactful roles in shaping the profession and the world.

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Award Ceremony

 

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2021 Oregon Stater Awards Ceremony

On November 18, 2021, we celebrated our engineering alumni's achievements, who are pushing boundaries and making a lasting impact on the profession and the world.

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Award Ceremony

 

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