Most Oregon Part of Oregon (MOPO) Nominations

Accepting nominations for the 2025 MOPO Awards

Nomination Form

Annual MOPO Awards

Travel Salem is gearing up to honor and celebrate the Mid-Willamette Valley's industry visionaries and leaders at the annual MOPO Awards event.

Travel Salem invites you to nominate a business or community member that has gone above and beyond for the region (e.g., marketing campaign, promotion, collaboration, volunteered time; enhanced the economic impact of the region; developed a new product, trail, or event).


Please submit nominees by September 29, 2025.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Accomplishment occured during FY 24-25
  • Business or individual must be located in Salem and Marion or Polk County
  • Business or individual must be associated with or had a positive impact on the hospitality industry (e.g., economic impact, awareness, collaboration)

Categories:

  • Lodging (e.g., hotel, motel)
  • Culinary (e.g., restaurant, vineyard, brewery, food trail)
  • Venue (e.g., meeting, convention, or event space)
  • Agriculture (e.g., farm market, tour)
  • Cultural (e.g., performing, visual, wearable art, exhibit)
  • Heritage (e.g., museum, tour, exhibit)
  • Recreation (e.g., indoor/outdoor activity)
  • Event (e.g., fair, festival, celebration)
  • Sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee)
  • An Individual (e.g., community member)

Save the Date!

Mid-Willamette Valley Tourism Summit & Awards

Thursday, November 6
11am - 4:30pm (Buffet Lunch)
Salem Convention Center
200 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 97301

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Nomination Form

Submit by September 29, 2025

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