The Philomath Samaritan Awards are rapidly approaching, and we would like to invite your organization to participate in this special Event. The Samaritan awards are a community-wide event sponsored by the Philomath Are Chamber of commerce to recoginze individuals who enhance and enrich the livability of our community through volunteer work. we are providing this forum for you to publicly recognize a voluteer who has been an oustanding contributor to your organization over the last year.


Please join us Friday February 20th 2026 at Philomath Scout Lodge at 6:00pm


Please select the Category you would like to nominate and fill out the google form.


Volunteer Recognition


First Citizen Recognition


Business/Non-Profit Recognition


2025 Recipients:

Future 1st Citizen: Kyah Weeber

Junior 1st Citizen: Trey Ecker

First Citizen: Janel Lajoie

Senior First Citizen: Yvonne McMillan

Non-Profit of the year: Philomath PTO

Small Business of the year: Cardwell Hill Cellars

Large Business of the year: pacific power


2024 recipients:

Future First Citizen: Tanner Dowless

Junior First Citizen: Rose Bricker

First Citizen: Steve Bell

senior First Citizen: Rich Saalsaa

Volunteer of the year: Christie Weigel

Non-Profit of the year: Philomath Fire and Rescue

Small Business of the year: Bashful Bob's

Large Business of the year: Shonnard's