The SAGE Center & Event Center is proud to announce statewide recognition received at the annual conference hosted by the Oregon Festivals & Events Association in Seaside, Oregon.
Interim Manager Angel Aguilar and Facility & Event Coordinator Emilio Jaimez attended the conference on behalf of the SAGE team, joining event professionals and community leaders from across the state to celebrate excellence in festivals, events, and community impact.
During the awards ceremony, the SAGE Center was honored with the Impact Award for the annual Morrow County Harvest Festival, recognizing the event’s positive influence on the community and its role in bringing families, businesses, and organizations together each fall. In addition, the SAGE Event Center received the Fundraising Event of the Year Award for the Rebuilding Hope Dinner & Auction, an event benefiting the Boardman Food Pantry. The award highlights the event’s outstanding community support and meaningful contribution to local families in need. We extend our sincere gratitude to the dedicated event committee members who invested countless hours of planning, coordination, and hard work to make the evening such a tremendous success. Their commitment and passion were instrumental in bringing the community together for this impactful cause.
The SAGE team was also thrilled to celebrate Amazon as Sponsor of the Year, recognizing the company’s generous financial contributions and continued partnership supporting the SAGE Center & Event Center, as well as the Boardman Food Pantry. We would also like to specifically acknowledge Benjamin Harvey, Community Engagement Coordinator for Amazon, for his leadership, collaboration, and ongoing commitment to strengthening community impact through this partnership.
“This conference was not only a wonderful experience for our team, but also a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished through strong community partnerships and shared commitment,” said Angel Aguilar, Interim Manager of the SAGE Center & Event Center. “These awards truly belong to our sponsors, volunteers, partners, and community members who show up and make these events possible.”
The SAGE Center & Event Center remains committed to creating high-quality educational programs, cultural events, and fundraising initiatives that strengthen the Boardman community and the greater Morrow County region.
