2026 Life Science Excellence Awards

2026 Life Science Excellence Awards
Awards will be presented at the Oregon Life Sciences 2026 Annual Conference, September 23–24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

Award Categories:
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Woman of the Year
- Legislator of the Year
Entrepreneur and Woman of the Year nominations may be submitted either by the nominee or by another individual. If submitted by another individual, the nominee will receive an email inviting them to complete their portion of the application. Nominees must complete the application in order to be considered.

Legislator of the Year nominations may only be submitted by someone other than the nominee.

Nomination deadline: June 19, 2026

Finalists will be invited to attend the Oregon Life Sciences 2026 Annual Conference, where award recipients will be recognized.

Learn more about the Life Science Excellence Awards here.
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What innovative products, services, or strategies have you developed or led?
How has your work helped grow or transform your organization, or advanced Oregon’s life sciences ecosystem more broadly?
How have you demonstrated resilience, vision, or leadership in navigating challenges or scaling impact?
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Do you bring a perspective, experience, or leadership approach that contributes to the breadth and diversity of Oregon’s life sciences ecosystem?
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What impact have you made in your field or community?
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In what ways have you embodied the values this award represents?
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What legislative efforts or public policy actions has the legislator taken that support the life sciences sector in Oregon?
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How have the legislator demonstrated partnership with industry, education, or workforce leaders to move life sciences forward?
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2026 Life Science Excellence Awards

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