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Evening of Tribute

What is the Evening of Tribute?

The Evening of Tribute is a celebration of the people and partnerships that make the Bushnell experience possible. Join us as we honor outstanding alumni, community leaders, business partners, and philanthropic supporters while celebrating the development of purposeful graduates who are making a difference in the world.

The evening also provides an opportunity to invest in the future through the Beacon Fund for Student Scholarships, helping make a Bushnell education accessible for students with financial need.

For questions, contact us:

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2026 Award Recipients

We are proud to recognize our 2026 Beacon Award recipients and grateful for your support in preparing the next generation of Beacons.

Outstanding Nonprofit:

Volunteers in Medicine

Distinguished Alumni:

Drs. Bob and Karon Chapman

Outstanding Business:

FASTSIGNS

Past Recipients

2022 Northwest Community Credit Union
2021 C.W. Walker & Associates
2020 Seneca
2019 Forrest Technical Coatings
2018 Rexius
2017 GloryBee
2016 Market of Choice
2015 Industrial Finishes & Systems
2014 Bi-Mart Corporation
2013 Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
2012 Isler CPA
2011 Jerry’s Home Improvement Center
2010 Pacific Continental Bank

2022 Trace Skopil
2021 Sheryl Balthrop
2021 Ben Cross
2020 Ken Brown
2019 John Alvord
2018 Joe & Cathleen Karcher
2017 Phil Speers
2016 Dr. Ada O.L. Lee
2015 Steve & Sally Lee
2014 Sid Voorhees
2013 Jim Wildish
2012 Linda McKay Korth
2011 Scott Williams
2010 Sister Monica Heeran

2025 Serenity Lane
2023 PeaceHealth
2022 Christians As Family Advocates (CAFA)
2019 One Hope Lane County
2018 Relief Nursery
2017 Eugene Mission
2016 Holt International

2011 Britni (Steiling) D’Eliso ’11

2025 Roger Langeliers ’66-67
2023 Dan Hill ’78
2022 Gabe Piechowicz ’19
2020 Rory Robison ’96

University Advancement Team

We grow the University by building partnerships with people and organizations who help our vision come true.

Whether you are alumni, donors, churches, or friends of the University we want to serve you. Our team lives by three core values: Care, Communication, and Courage. We look forward to learning your Beacon story.

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Keith Potter, D.D. (hon)

Vice President for University Advancement
Executive Director of the Center for Community and Calling

541-349-7439kpotter@bushnell.edu
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Corynn Gilbert, Ph.D.

Chief Development Officer
Assistant Vice President for University Advancement

541-684-7222cgilbert@bushnell.edu
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Jared Dodson, M.A.

Donor Relations Specialist

541-684-7318jdodson@buhsnell.edu
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Juliann Ellsworth

Administrative Assistant to Advancement and Alumni Relations

541-684-7318jellsworth@bushnell.edu
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