The AAUW of Oregon Breaking Barriers Achievement Award is given annually to Oregon women who are currently not AAUW members or to an Oregon group, organization and/or institution who, within the past five years, have exemplified AAUW’s mission in a manner that has had a demonstrative impact on our state’s women and girls in the areas of equity and/or education.

AAUW of Oregon Breaking Barriers Achievement Award Nomination.
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2025

Questions? Contact Mardy Stevens, AAUW-OR Breaking Barriers Achievement Award Facilitator.

Breaking Barriers Achievement Award Recipients

2024 – Jenifer Willer, City Engineer for Eugene, Oregon
2023 – Andrea Reeder, Asante Foundation
2022 – Lisa Palermo, Oregon Tradeswomen
2020 – Kimberly S. Jensen and Janice Dilg, Oregon Women’s History Consortium
2019 – Felicita Monteblanco, Advocate for Latinx Women and Girls
2018 – Sheila Roley, Superintendent, Seaside Public Schools
2017 – Emily Evans, Womens Foundation of Oregon
2016 – Brenda Tracy, Advocate for Victims of Sexual Assault
2015 – Carrie Hull, You Have Options