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The 2026 Beacons Ceremony will be on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the Historic Elsinore Theatre. Stay tuned for additional information!
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Beacon Ceremony?
There are many levels for you and your business to get involved! See our brochure of options HERE
Contact SKSB President Scott Whipple at scottw@skbeacons.com to talk about lending your support to the event!
2026 School & Community Beacon Honorees
2026 School & Community Beacon Honorees
McKay High School
Derek Sawser
North Salem High School
Chris Lee
Sprague High School
Jeri Nored
South Salem High School
Phil Webb
Community Beacon
Dave Fehler
Community Beacon
Mike Maghan
Community Beacon
Rick Wallace
Community Beacon
Tom Pickens
The 2025-26 Fall Athletes of the Year Nominees:
The 2025-26 Fall Athletes of the Year Nominees:
Football
Sponsored by West Coast Strength
Coming December 2025!
Volleyball
Sponsored by NPJ Volleyball Club
Coming December 2025!
Boys Cross Country
Coming December 2025!
Girls Cross Country
Coming December 2025!
Boys Soccer
Coming December 2025!
Girls Soccer
Coming December 2025!
The 2025-26 Winter Athletes of the Year Nominees:
The 2025-26 Winter Athletes of the Year Nominees:
Girls Wrestling
Announced in March 2026!
Boys Wrestling
Announced in March 2026!
Boys Swimming
Announced in March 2026!
Girls Swimming
Announced in March 2026!
Boys Basketball
Sponsored by Tan Republic - West
Announced in March 2026!
Girls Basketball
Announced in March 2026!
The 2025-26 Spring Athletes of the Year Nominees:
The 2025-26 Spring Athletes of the Year Nominees:
Softball
Announced in May 2026!
Baseball
Announced in May 2026!
Girls Track & Field
Announced in May 2026!
Boys Track & Field
Announced in May 2026!
Girls Golf
Announced in May 2026!
Boys Golf
Announced in May 2026!
Girls Tennis
Sponsored by Salem Tennis & Swim Club
Announced in May 2026!
Boys Tennis
Sponsored by Salem Tennis & Swim Club
Announced in May 2026!
Boys Volleyball
Sponsored by NPJ Volleyball Club
New award this year. It will be announced in May 2026!
Do you know someone who should be recognized as a Beacon?
Do you know someone who should be recognized as a Beacon?
"The term "Beacon" is intentional. Our use of a lighthouse is also intentional. Beacons are people who "show us the way". They are examples that others may follow. They may have excelled as athletes or coaches in our Salem-Keizer public high schools. They may have been administrators who have guided, promoted, and valued high school athletics. Or they may have been one of the myriad of high school supporters without whom our S-KSD high school athletics could not happen. In all cases they must be exemplary members of our community.
Previous Honorees
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