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The OMA is Now Accepting Nominations for Leadership Awards
The Oregon Mayors Association (OMA) is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for the 2026 Mayors Leadership Award.
In 1993, the OMA Board of Directors created the award to recognize the invaluable contributions made by mayors in communities throughout Oregon. Awards are typically presented in the small city, medium city, and large city categories, as defined by the Selection Committee. These awards will be presented at the OMA Summer Conference, scheduled for August 6-8 at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites.
To be eligible for the Mayor’s Leadership Award, a mayor must have demonstrated a combination of the following essential criteria:
- Be an active member of the OMA on the date the nomination for the Award is received;
- Have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities as a mayor which have contributed to lasting benefits in their city and the community as a whole;
- Have shown considerable involvement in community affairs and governmental relations;
- Have shown exceptional skill in helping to facilitate productive relationships between the governing body and city employees; and
- Have helped other Oregon mayors reach their full potential as community leaders.
The OMA welcomes nominations by anyone (not just mayors) and there is no application form required.
To make a nomination, simply email a letter of nomination by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, describing the nominee’s outstanding leadership qualities to Claire Wilson at cwilson@orcities.org.
Contact: Claire Wilson, Project and Affiliates Coordinator – cwilson@orcities.org
Last Updated 4/3/26