2024 Honored Citizen, Jon Schleuning

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

Celebrating Jon Schleuning Jon Schleuning has been instrumental for nearly 50 years in raising public awareness of architecture and its impact on environments. Jon, a proud native Oregonian, has exhibited great leadership deeply rooted in the values of Portland and the Pacific Northwest. He received the 2014 Medal of Honor from the American Institute of Architects' … Continue reading "2024 Honored Citizen, Jon Schleuning"

Girls Build – Woodturning Class and Tour

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

Girls Build Woodturning Class Hosted by Girls Build When: May 25, 8am-12pm Where: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: Camp Cost: $5-35 Register

2023 Honored Citizen: Hermann Colas, Jr.

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

Celebrating Hermann Colas, Jr. Hermann Colas, Jr. is a proud Haitian, American, and Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, became a distinguished scholar, civic and business leader dedicating his life’s work to strengthening communities. Hermann’s story began in 1948 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, where he learned how to lead as the eldest son of eight … Continue reading "2023 Honored Citizen: Hermann Colas, Jr."

2022 Honored Citizen Dinner

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

Every fall, the Oregon architectural and building community comes together to celebrate the work and legacy of some of our most impactful contributors. This year, AFO is excited to celebrate Lillian Pitt who has helped shape our state through her work as an artist, mentor, and advocate. Lillian was born on the Warm Springs Reservation … Continue reading "2022 Honored Citizen Dinner"

2019 Honored Citizen Dinner

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

Celebrating Joachim Grube Monday, October 14, 2019 Oregon Convention Center Portland Ballroom no-host cocktails at 5:30pm dinner and program at 7pm   We are thrilled to announce AFO’s 2019 Honored Citizen, Joachim Grube, who has contributed to the built environment in Oregon and around the world for decades.   Over his career as one of … Continue reading "2019 Honored Citizen Dinner"

2018 Honored Citizen Dinner

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

Please join us in a tribute to Ann & Mark Edlen 2018 Honored Citizens   Mark and Ann Edlen, both individually and collectively, have a deep commitment to education, healthcare, the arts, sustainability and the built environment, to the benefit of our city and state. Mark Edlen is Co-Founder and Chairman of Gerding Edlen Development. … Continue reading "2018 Honored Citizen Dinner"