Past Award Winners

From bold creative concepts to partnerships that brought new energy into our community, the MOPO Awards recognize the people, campaigns and organizations that raised the bar for tourism in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Below, you’ll find the award-winning businesses and locals — each one a testament to the innovation, collaboration and hospitality that continue to shape our region’s success.

2026
2024
2024
2023
2022

2026 Award Winners

Elena Peña, IM Community Fiesta

Cultural Impact Award

Isaac’s Room

Outstanding Community Impact Award

Elizabeth Vasquez, The Elsinore Theatre

Hospitality Excellence Award

Kathleen Fish, World Beat

The Irene Bernards Lifetime Achievement Award

Enchanted Forest

The Most Oregon Part of Oregon Award

2025

  • Sports Impact Award
    Salem Marion Berries
  • Hospitality Excellence Award
    Brooks Winery
  • Outstanding Cultural Impact Award
    Salem Riverfront Carousel
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
    Irene Bernards, Travel Salem
  • The "Irene Bernards" Lifetime Achievement Award
    Nadine Obernolte
  • 100 Years of Growth Award
    Schreiner's Iris Garden
  • Innovation & Collaboration Award
    La Familía Cider Co. & Azul's Taco House
  • Excellent Visitor Experience Award
    Oregon Garden Resort
  • Most Oregon Part of Oregon Award
    Austin McGuigan

2024

  • Most Buzzworthy Award
    Flying Bee Ranch
  • Most Tip-Top Award
    Tree Climbing at Silver Falls
  • Most Transformative Award
    Keizer Rapids Park
  • Most Proud Award
    Falls City Pride
  • Most Oregon Part of Oregon
    T.J. Sullivan

2023

  • Most Oregon Part of Oregon Award
    Salem Art Fair & Festival
  • Most “G.O.A.T.” Award (Greatest of All Time)
    Ron Cooper
  • Most Transformative Award
    Resilient Headwaters
  • Most Culturally Connected Award
    Press Play
  • Most Bountiful Award
    Salem Community Market
  • Most Peloton Award
    Bike Indy
  • Most Authentic Award
    Xicha Brewing
  • Most Vino Veritas Award
    Chemeketa Community College Cellars
  • Most Unterhaltsam/Entertaining Award
    Mt. Angel Oktoberfest

2022

  • The Most Oregon Part of Oregon Award
    Salem Tourism Promotion Area
  • The Most Dedicated Award
    Hazel Patton
  • The Most Brewlicious Award
    Parallel 45 Brewing
  • The Most Authentic Award
    Don Froylan Creamery
  • The Most Resilient Award
    Santiam River Canyon
  • The Most Impactful Award
    IRONMAN 70.3
  • The Most Connected Award
    Willamette Heritage Center
  • The Most Collaborative Award
    Taproot Lounge & Café