The Duck of the Year Award is presented annually to an Oregon Club of Portland member in recognition of his or her exemplary and distinguished commitment, dedication and service to the Oregon Club of Portland and University of Oregon athletics January 1 through December 31 of the calendar year of the award. The Duck of the Year criteria includes meaningful and significant participation in Oregon Club membership recruitment; Oregon Club fund-raising activities; and all other Oregon club events, activities, and programs.

Mark has been an integral part of the Oregon Club of Portland since joining the Board in 1997. He has held many positions from treasurer to Board president to his current position as sponsorship chair. Mark, we thank you for your continued oversight and dedication to the Club and its stewardship. And over the years Atiyeh Bros. has donated enough Itty Bitty rugs to probably furnish a not so Itty Bitty house.

Thanks Mark for all you do and...Go Ducks!

The Harold Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an Oregon Club of Portland member in recognition of his or her exemplary and distinguished commitment, dedication and service to the Oregon Club of Portland and University of Oregon Athletics.

The Harold Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award criteria includes membership with the Oregon Club of Portland for at least 25 years, participation in a broad range of activities, the person is still living and has demonstrated continuous support over these 25 years.