2017 Columbia Forklift Challenge Winners

2025 Columbia Forklift Challenge

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Columbia Forklift Challenge winners!

Thank you to all the competitors!


2023 Columbia Forklift Challenge

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Columbia Forklift Challenge winners!

  • First: David Polendey, Timber Products Company ($500)
  • Second: Andrew Ibbotson, Lineage Logistics ($350)
  • Third: Mitchell Bivens, Nortek Air Solutions ($200)
  • Team prize: Timber Products Company, Dyrk Dorris, David Polendey, Ryan Ruska ($450, divided among three drivers)

2019 Columbia Forklift Challenge

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Columbia Forklift Challenge winners!

  • First: Chris Evans, Boise Cascade Elgin ($500)
  • Second: Elias Cobb, ABC Roofing Company ($350)
  • Third: Andy Ibbotson, Preferred Freezer ($200)
  • Team prize: Boise Cascade, Elgin; Chris Evans, Shane Largent, Casey Largent ($450, divided among three drivers)

Contact Craig Hamelund for more information

Email craig.hamelund@oregon.gov Call 971-375-7156