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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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.
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.
Explore 2024 Awardees
Award Ceremony
Hall of Fame speech from Jose Reyes, Jr
Hall of Fame speech from Howard Yang
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.
Explore 2023 Awardees
Award Ceremony
Hall of Fame Speech from Dennis Fritz
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.
Explore 2022 Awardees
Award Ceremony
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.
Explore 2021 Awardees
Award Ceremony
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