Join us for the 4th annual CWWC/OWIT Natural Resources Dinner, Awards & Auction to recognize and celebrate those that have contributed to the Natural Resources sector in Clatsop County and raise funds for our future Natural Resources Leaders. All funds raised will be shared amongst the 5 area high schools to support programming in Natural Resources and Career & Technical Education. In 202 this event raised over $180,000.
Our Awardees for 2026 are:
Lifetime Achievement:
Dr. Russ Hunter
Forestry:
Landowner/Operator: Shawn Teevin & Teevin Bros. Land & Timber
New Operator: Todd Perrigo
Fishing:
Commercial Fisherman: Rick Quashnick F/V Maverick
Seafood Processor: Andrew Bornstein & Bornstein Seafoods
Farming:
Farmer of the Year: Ed Johnson
In Memoriam:
John Englund
Jeanne Seppa
Don Jester
On Thursday, January 15th doors will open at 4:00pm with a silent auction, drinks and buy-in for games. The regular program will begin at 6pm with awards honoring those in the Forestry, Farming and Fishing sectors, we will honor those we have lost with In Memoriam awards and close out the evening with our Lifetime Achievement award and LIVE auction with some amazing items and experiences to bid on.
Tickets are on sale now for $55/ea or a table of 10 for $500. Each ticket includes a beautiful surf & turf dinner and two drink tickets. This event sells out fast so do not wait until the last minute to purchase your tickets.
If you have an item or an experience you'd like to donate to either the silent auction or the LIVE auction, please reach out to Lindsay Davis at
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