The SAGE Center & Event Center in Boardman, Oregon, has received the prestigious Impact Award from the Oregon Festivals & Events Association for its role in the annual Morrow County Harvest Festival. This recognition took place during a conference held from February 26 to 28, 2024, in Seaside, Oregon, where event professionals and community leaders gathered to celebrate outstanding contributions to local festivals and events.
Angel Aguilar, the Interim Manager, and Emilio Jaimez, Facility and Event Coordinator, represented the SAGE Center at the conference. The Impact Award acknowledges the festival’s significant influence on the community, highlighting its success in fostering connections among families, businesses, and organizations each fall.
In addition to the Impact Award, the SAGE Center also garnered the Fundraising Event of the Year Award for the Rebuilding Hope Dinner & Auction. This event supports the Boardman Food Pantry and underscores the important contributions made to assist local families in need.
The conference also recognized Amazon as Sponsor of the Year for its financial support and ongoing partnership with the SAGE Center and the Boardman Food Pantry. The award celebrates the efforts of Amazon’s community engagement coordinator, Benjamin Harvey, who has demonstrated leadership and dedication to enhancing community impact through this collaboration.
Aguilar expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “This conference was not only a wonderful experience for our team but also a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished through strong community partnerships and shared commitment. These awards truly belong to our sponsors, volunteers, partners, and community members who show up and make these events possible.”
The SAGE Center & Event Center remains dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs, cultural events, and fundraising initiatives aimed at strengthening the Boardman community and the broader Morrow County region.
For more details about upcoming events and programs, interested individuals can visit the SAGE Center’s official website.