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2026 Life Science Excellence Awards

The Oregon Life Sciences Excellence Awards recognize the people and organizations driving innovation, advancing economic and workforce development, and making a lasting impact across Oregon’s life sciences ecosystem.

Award recipients will be recognized during a special awards ceremony and reception at the Oregon Life Sciences 2026 Annual Conference, taking place September 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

2026 Nominees

Congratulations to this year's nominees, listed alphabetically by last name.

Life Science Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Reva Barewal
    Reva Barewal Founder and CEO Savorease Therapeutic Foods
  • Rich Carter
    Rich Carter Co-founder and CEO Valliscor
  • Patti White
    Patti White Co-founder and CEO Hemex Health
Life Science Woman of the Year
  • Heather Ellis
    Heather Ellis Executive Director Oregon Bioscience Incubator and OTRADI
  • Erica Schlesinger
    Erica Schlesinger Vice President of Technical Development Serán BioScience
  • Cara Turano
    Cara Turano President and Executive Director Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Life Science Legislator of the Year

Recognizes a legislator who has demonstrated leadership and support for policies, initiatives, or investments that strengthen Oregon’s life sciences ecosystem and innovation economy.

Will be announced.