Honors and awards

2009

• Feeding America presents its Dick Goebel Public Service Award to Rachel Bristol, OFB's executive director and CEO for distinguished work in public policy and advocacy on behalf of hungry Americans.

2008

• Portland Adventist Community Services presents its Barbara Nelson Award to OFB for its outstanding vision and leadership in meeting the needs of our community.

• Cascade Blues Association names the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival Event of the Year.

2007

• Spotlight Award for Public Service from Public Relations Society of America for the Food Stamp Challenge, an effort led by Oregon Food Bank and Governor Kulongoski challenging citizens to eat for a week on a typical food stamp budget. Read more about Food Stamp Challenge >

• Rachel Bristol, OFB's CEO was honored at Profile Theater's Celebration of Uncommon Women.

• Rose City Award from Portland Oregon Visitors Association for the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival's positive impact on the region's tourism industry.

• Oregon CEOs named OFB Fifth Most Admired Nonprofit in The Business Journal's poll.

2006

• Oregon CEOs named OFB Fourth Most Admired Nonprofit in The Business Journal's poll.

• Outstanding Event Award from Willamette Valley Development Officers For Blues for Katrina, a benefit concert which raised more than $116,000 in one day for hurricane victims through America's Second Harvest. Read more about Blues for Katrina >

• Governor's Gold Award for Outstanding Service.

• Rachel Bristol, OFB's CEO, received the Community Service Award from the Oregon Association of Family and Consumer Sciences  for her work to benefit children and families in Oregon.

2005

• Oregon CEOs named OFB Most Admired Nonprofit in The Business Journal's poll. Read more >

• Willamette Week readers poll named OFB Best Nonprofit Agency.

• Rachel Bristol, OFB's CEO received a Woman of Service Award from Marylhust University.

2004

• Collaboration Award from Willamette Valley Development Officers for the 2004 Northwest NewsChannel 8 Great Food Drive, sponsored by Albertsons and supported by U.S. Bank. Read more >

2003

• Richard G. Reitan Leadership Award from NW Natural's Board of Trustees.

• Rachel Bristol, OFB's CEO, received the White Rose Award from March of Dimes for making an impact in the community and in Oregon.

• Rachel Bristol, OFB's CEO, was honored with temporary knighthood from the Royal Rosarians for benefiting the lives of others.

• Rachel Bristol, OFB's CEO, received an honorary doctorate from the University of Portland.

2002

• Governor's Livability Honorable Mention Award for OFB's new Meyer Memorial Trust Oregon Food Bank Building. The award honors projects that contribute to the fabric of community life in Oregon.