PRESS RELEASE: PHAME Announces Honoree Bob Speltz for PHAMEtastic 2025: Surf’s Up Celebration
Contact:
Chrissy McNair
Interim Executive Director, PHAME Academy
Email: cmcnair@phamepdx.org
Portland, OR — PHAME, Portland’s premiere fine and performing arts academy serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is thrilled to announce Bob Speltz as the recipient of the Impact Award at this year’s PHAMEtastic 2025: Surf’s Up gala celebration. The event will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 4:30 to 7:45 PM at The Avenue, located at 631 NE Grand Avenue in Portland.
Bob Speltz is widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to the Portland community through his leadership in corporate giving, philanthropy, volunteerism and community engagement. As the senior director of community and public relations for The Standard and the executive director of The Standard Charitable Foundation, Speltz has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering connection and opportunity through his work. His dedication extends beyond his professional endeavors, as Bob has served on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations, including Literary Arts, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Art Museum the Oregon Cultural Trust and Our House.
“PHAME is proud to honor Bob Speltz for his remarkable impact in championing the work of PHAME Academy,” said Chrissy McNair, Interim Executive Director of PHAME Academy. “His dedication to creating opportunities for all aligns perfectly with PHAME’s mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full, creative lives through arts education and performance.”
About PHAME Academy
PHAME is a fine and performing arts academy serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Located in Portland, Oregon, and also operating online, their education and performance programs empower students to learn new skills, take artistic risks, and build lasting relationships with people who share their experience of having a disability.
For more information about PHAME Academy and PHAMEtastic, please visit: www.phamepdx.org.