Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, has been honored with the 2006 Oregon Governor's Volunteer Award in the Outstanding Employee Volunteer Program category. The award was presented on Oct. 6, at a luncheon at the Salem Conference Center in Salem. The awards were created by Gov. Vic Atiyeh in 1980.

Umpqua's volunteer network, Connect, is an industry-leading, employer-paid volunteer program with a strong commitment to youth and education as well as community development through Umpqua's footprint.

The 2006 Oregon Governor's Volunteer Award recognizes youth, adults, seniors, volunteer groups and employee volunteer programs that have demonstrated dedication, commitment and determination in promoting and supporting volunteerism throughout Oregon.