Faux furs, food, and fun!

On February 18, Pinnacle’s staff celebrated their first all-staff gathering since 2019 with a Cozy Cocktails-themed evening. Many employees hadn’t met each other in person, so it was extra special.

Each staff received a goodie before the evening, including a COVID test, a pair of Bombas cozy socks (the company donates a pair to those in need with every purchase!), and electrolytes to assist in after-party recovery.

The evening was filled with laughs, joy, and gratitude. Pinnacle staff and guests joined the party at McMenamins St. Francis in Bend. After ample time to catch up, eat, and drink, we reflected on projects completed in 2021, acknowledged those that went above and beyond, and glimpsed what was ahead for the year.

Take a look at our recap video!

Pinnacle Annual Awards

Each year, the staff votes to recognize their peers who live our values and contribute to the firm’s success. Our employees did amazing things in 2021, but these stood out.

Integrity: Being accountable, dedicated, and consistently acting with honesty.

Read more about Yuko here.

Collaboration: Respecting others’ values while working as a team toward a common goal.

Read more about Shaun and Victoria. 

Socially Responsible: Striving to make the world a better place through design and community engagement.

Read more about Ryan here.

Overall Contribution to the Company: Assisted the company to achieve its goals, went above and beyond, lived the mission, and demonstrated strong leadership.

Read more about Kalina here.

Built project of the year: Most impactful to the users and the community.

Hearts for Health – an integrated community health center in Enterprise, Oregon.

Fun facts learned throughout the evening: staff members Peter Baer and Erika McClain both were married at the St. Francis church next door, and Peter attended school at what is now the McMenamins St. Francis!