2025 Oregon Tech Awards

What a Night! Celebrating Innovation at the 2025 Oregon Tech Awards on May 5, 2025

We were thrilled to welcome the tech community back to OMSI for the 2025 Oregon Technology Awards — a night filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration of the incredible innovation happening across our region. For more than 40 years, the Oregon Technology Awards has honored outstanding achievements in the region’s technology industry. This annual celebration brought our community together to recognize 23 exceptional finalists and 8 award-winning companies for their innovation, leadership, and impact.

Additionally, in partnership with Techstart, we also celebrated two Students of the Year and three outstanding teachers from the Portland Metro Area for their contributions to the future of technology.Check out our Event Details Page for a complete list of nominees, award winners and sponsors. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event such a success.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 TAO Individual Awards Ceremony!

It was an incredible evening celebrating the outstanding leaders who continue to shape, strengthen, and inspire our tech community.

A special congratulations to this year’s honorees — your impact on Oregon’s tech ecosystem is truly remarkable.

Sam Blackman Award Recipient - Sean McClain, CEO and Founder of Absci
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient - Les Fahey
Tech Champion Award Recipients - Oregon Business Council (OBC) - Duncan Wyse, President, Andrew Desmond, Director of Economic Development Policy, and Kyle Ritchey-Noll, Director of Education and Workforce Policy

We’re grateful to our sponsors, partners, and community members who made this celebration possible. Together, we’re building the future of tech in Oregon!

Individual Oregon Tech Awards

Event date:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:30PM

Event Location:

The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR

Tickets Available Soon

Award Categories

We are proud to present the following honors:

Sam Blackman Executive of the Year Award
Celebrating visionary leadership and impact in the technology sector.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing a career of dedication and lasting contributions to the industry.
Tech Champion Award
Honoring passionate advocacy and advancement of technology in our region.

Honoring Excellence in Oregon's Tech Community. An evening of recognition, inspiration, and connection as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of three exceptional individuals in our tech ecosystem.

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The evening program includes:

5:00 PM - Welcome Reception
6:15 PM - Awards Ceremony and Plated Dinner
7:30 PM - Honoree Reception
8:30 PM - Event Concludes

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Ticket Options

Individual Ticket: $225
Table of 10: $2,000

Secure your spot to be part of this meaningful celebration of leadership and innovation.

Sponsorship Opportunities

A limited number of sponsorships are still available. Sponsorship includes event tickets, brand recognition, and exclusive benefits depending on your package level.

For questions about sponsorship please contact Kate Firmin kate.firmin@techoregon.org

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2025 Oregon Tech Award Nominees

Meet the visionaries shaping Oregon’s tech future! Shown below are all the 2025 Oregon Tech Award nominees and finalists across our nine award categories. Please join us in recognizing and celebrating all these organizations in their efforts towards innovation, impact, and excellence in our tech community.