March 14, 2025
CH2M HILL Alumni Center
Celebrate Corvallis honors Corvallis citizens, businesses, and organizations that do remarkable work making our community special. The Corvallis Chamber of Commerce asks you to help us recognize the outstanding achievements of those volunteers, business leaders, and non-profits at this year’s gala. We give special thanks to civic-minded businesses, like yours, that make this event possible.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Distinguished Sponsors
Partner Sponsors
Award Sponsors
Signage Sponsor
Decoration Sponsor
Tammi Morrison
Celebrate Corvallis 2024 Winners
Advocate for the Arts (formerly Patron of the Arts)
Steven Zielke
Entrepreneur of the Year
Cody Utzman - Bodhi Artisan Kitchen/Bakery
Business Person of the Year
Jared Thayer - Thayer Design Build
Small Business of the Year - Award sponsored by Linn-Benton Community College
Thayer Design Build
Large Business of the Year
Bodhi Artisan Kitchen/Bakery
Non-Profit of the Year - Award sponsored by Benton Community Foundation
Casa Latinos Unidos
Senior First Citizen
Julie Manning
First Citizen - Award sponsored by Miriam Estrada, KW Mid-Willamette
Mamta Chowdhury
Junior First Citizen
Stephen Hodges
Future First Citizen - Sponsored by Corvallis Public Schools Foundation
Jonathan "Jonny" Junkins
Award and Nominee Selection Criteria
In the heart of our community lies a celebration of excellence - Celebrate Corvallis! But what truly sets this event apart is not just the glittering awards it bestows, but the unwavering commitment to transparency in its selection process.
At Celebrate Corvallis, transparency isn't just a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of our integrity. We invite you to delve into the criteria and award selection process, understanding the meticulous standards guiding our decisions. Because transparency isn't merely about unveiling the winners; it's about fostering trust and empowerment within our community.
Learn More About the History of Celebrate Corvallis and Past Winners