Categories - Accolades & Awards

Brooks Resources Corporation of Bend Receives 2025 Community Applause Award from Oregon Bankers Association and Oregon Business

From left to right: First Interstate Bank Market President Amy Theuma; Brooks Resources Corporation team members Christi Haynes, contributions administrator, Meghan Hall, controller, and Valerie Yost, director of marketing; and Lynn Spinoglio, commercial relationship manager at First Interstate Bank and the award nominator. The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA), in partnership with Oregon Business Magazine, has announced Bend-based real estate developer Brooks Resources Corporation as the recipient of the 2025 Community Applause Award. The award, which… more >

Mike and Sue Hollern Honored by Oregon Historical Society

Mike and Sue Hollern were recognized by the Oregon Historical Society as 2025 Oregon History Makers at an awards event at the Portland Art Museum. The annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that are positively shaping the history, culture, and landscape of Oregon. Left to right: Valerie Yost, Mike Hollern and Jade Mayer of Brooks Resources Corporation As chairman of Brooks Resources, Mike Hollern has been… more >

Mike and Sue Hollern Honored by Oregon Historical Society Named 2025 “Oregon History Makers”

We could not be more pleased or proud that our own Mike and Sue Hollern have been named Oregon Historical Society (OHS) 2025 “Oregon History Makers,” along with Tony Hopson, Sr., Pat Reser, and Jordan Schnitzer. They will be honored on October 5 at OHS’s annual gala. Those honored were selected for their many contributions which have positively shaped the cultural landscape of Oregon. Of Mike and Sue, the OHS said, “Few have… more >

Chairman Mike Hollern Receives Inaugural Soul of Central Oregon Award

Our beloved Chairman, Mike Hollern, received the inaugural Soul of Central Oregon Award from Oregon Media on July 17. The honor was awarded to him at Oregon Media headquarters in Bend. Launched to commemorate 9 years of Bend Magazine and 15 years of Oregon Media, the award recognizes the people who embody the heart and soul of the community by giving selflessly to make Central Oregon a better place. This was… more >

Brooks Resources Receives Earth Advantage Hall of Fame Award

We are honored to be recognized by Earth Advantage for our 20+ year history of building sustainable homes in key neighborhoods in Bend! Accepting the award is Brooks Resources Director of Marketing, Valerie Yost, and Discovery West builder and former Real Estate Director, Rick Hayes. Brooks Resources Corporation was honored to receive the Earth Advantage Hall of Fame Award this week. The awards honor developers who built the… more >

Brooks Resources honored by the Oregon Recreation and Parks Association

Brooks Resources was recently honored by the Oregon Recreation and Parks Association. The 2017 Private Sector Partner Award recognizes an Oregon-based entity, corporation, or non-profit organization that has made a significant contribution to the park and recreation profession, either through an agency or the state association. “Brooks Resources has been a partner to park and recreation in Bend since the 1920s when Brooks Scanlon donated Shevlin Park to the City of Bend,” said Don Horton, Executive Director for Bend Park and… more >

City Club Announces Winner of Conversation Award

The City Club of Central Oregon announced last week, at an evening reception for its members and guests, that the “Westside Transect” is the winner of its first ever “Conversation of the Year Award”. The Award is given to the community conversation that best reflects City Club’s mission and values. The winning conversation featured many individuals and organizations. It is credited, at least in part, for accomplishing three things: (1) it helped bring finality to Bend’s decade-long Urban Growth Boundary… more >

Brooks Resources Honored by Project Wildfire

Brooks Resources was honored to receive recognition by Project Wildfire last month for our efforts to educate our community and promote resilient landscapes in Central Oregon. Brooks Resources has been actively involved in the mitigation of disastrous wildfire danger in Central Oregon. Some of those efforts include: Creating a Firewise Committee in North Rim and receiving designation as a Firewise Community Commitment to NFPA standards and Firewise in The Tree Farm community Staff volunteer time serving on… more >

Brooks Resources Corporation Honored in Americans for the Arts Ceremony

Brooks Resources Corporation received an award from Americans for the Arts: “The BCA 10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts in America for 2014.” The award recognizes only 10 companies in the United States. more >

Mike Hollern Honored with Glenn L. Jackson Leadership Award

Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management selected Mike Hollern as its annual Glenn L. Jackson Leadership Award recipient. more >

NorthWest Crossing Wins 2013 Big Chainring Award

Award recognizes efforts to improve and advance bicycling and walking in Deschutes County West Bend Property Company (WBPC), developer of the NorthWest Crossing neighborhood in Bend Oregon, was granted a Big Chainring Award today from the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The awards, which have been given annually since 1996, honor individuals, businesses, organizations, and agencies that have made extraordinary efforts to advance bicycling and walking in Deschutes County. WBPC received the award this year in part… more >

NorthWest Crossing in Bend, Oregon Featured in Newly Released Book

New book entitled “Unsprawl: Remixing Spaces as Places” focuses on communities that demonstrate sustainable urbanism NorthWest Crossing, a mixed-use neighborhood on Bend’s west side, is featured in a brand-new book by Simmons Buntin and Ken Pirie called Unsprawl: Remixing Spaces as Places. The book, released last month by Planetizen Press, highlights twelve communities that were developed as innovative alternatives to urban sprawl. NorthWest Crossing was included in the book as an example of a new community that highlights the essence of… more >

Central Oregon Builders’ Association Awards Developer of the Year Award to Brooks Resources Corporation

Bend, Oregon real estate company is honored for its role in helping to grow the area responsibly The Central Oregon Builders’ Association (COBA) honored real estate development company Brooks Resources Corporation with its 2012 Developer of the Year at its annual Awards of Excellence gala earlier this month. The award was granted based on criteria such as the company’s vision for developing land for housing throughout Central Oregon and its forty-year-plus history contributing to the landscape of… more >

Central Oregon Builders’ Association Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to Brooks Resources Corporation

Bend, Oregon real estate company is honored for long-standing commitment to the community Bend, Oregon – The Central Oregon Builders’ Association (COBA) honored real estate development company Brooks Resources Corporation with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual Awards of Excellence gala earlier this month. The award was granted based on criteria such as the company’s strong commitment to preserving the natural environment, community involvement and volunteerism, and a strong history of promoting positive growth in the region. more >

Brooks Resources Corporation is named 2010 Developer of the Year by Central Oregon Builders’ Association

The Central Oregon Builders’ Association (COBA) honored Brooks Resources Corporation, a Bend, Oregon real estate company, as “2010 Developer of the Year” at its annual Awards of Excellence gala yesterday. The award was based on several criteria, including commitment to excellence, being a leader in sustainable development, and for involvement with COBA and the industry in general. “We appreciate COBA’s support and recognition of our development efforts in our community,” said Romy Mortensen, vice president of sales and marketing for… more >

Central Oregon Builders’ Association Names Brooks Resources Corporation as Green Developer of the Year

The Central Oregon Builders’ Association (COBA) honored Brooks Resources Corporation as “Green Developer of the Year” at its annual Awards of Excellence gala earlier this month. The award was based on several criteria, including community service, sustainable practices, industry recognition and involvement with COBA activities. “Sustainable practices in developing the land we’ve called home for many decades is one of the core objectives of our company,” said Romy Mortensen, vice president of sales and marketing for Brooks Resources Corporation. “From… more >

NorthWest Crossing Named as Finalist in 2009 Urban Land Institute Awards For Excellence

Bend, Oregon – NorthWest Crossing, Central Oregon’s largest mixed-use neighborhood, announced that it was selected as a finalist in the 2009 Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Awards for Excellence program. NorthWest Crossing was one of only 25 developments to be named as a finalist, and hosted a visit from a ULI judge last month. As a finalist, the community will be featured in a new book entitled Best Practices in Development: 2009 Award Winning Projects, which will be released at the… more >

NorthWest Crossing Building Receives LEED Silver Certification

Bend, Oregon – NorthWest Crossing, an award-winning mixed-use Central Oregon neighborhood, today announced that one of its Neighborhood Center buildings has received its final certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Core and Shell (LEED-CS) Program at the Silver level. The building, which will be the new location for La Rosa Authentic Mexican Kitchen, was initially pursuing a standard certification but met the requirements for the higher silver-level designation. “To receive a higher-level rating from LEED than… more >

NorthWest Crossing Wins Urban Land Institute Award

Bend, Oregon – NorthWest Crossing, Central Oregon’s largest mixed-use neighborhood, today announced that its group of 25 approved builders will now be called the “NorthWest Crossing Builders’ Guild.” The new name was born in part from the development-wide implementation of a new customer satisfaction survey system from GuildQuality. “Formalizing the name of our builder team is just a small part of an overall goal to provide our builders with quality feedback, and support them through building a good reputation,” said… more >

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