The Portland Bolt Bracket Challenge Is Back
We’ve got a brand-new platform this year, but the mission hasn’t changed: pick your bracket, outlast the competition, and bring home the hardware. Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s what’s on the line:
Prizes:
Champion:
- $150 Amazon gift card
- Portland Bolt polo
- Portland Bolt basketball
- Custom engraved trophy
Runner-Up:
- $50 Amazon gift card
- Portland Bolt polo
- Portland Bolt basketball
3 Random Winners
- Portland Bolt basketball
- Insulated stainless steel tumbler
- Baseball cap
Whether you’re a returning champion or a first-time contender, this is your shot. We’re reaching out to everyone from last year’s tournament, so keep an eye on your inbox and start warming up those bracket instincts.
We have a NEW system
This year, we have a new provider, and things will be even better! Simply follow the button below to the Portland Bolt Bracket Challenge. Click “MAKE YOUR PICKS” and enter some basic information, and make your picks. It’s simple and frictionless. You can come back to the contest site to see scores updated in real time after a game’s final score. The link to get to the contest page will be prominent on our website.
May the best bracket win.
Upcoming Events
We are exhibiting at two upcoming events this year, and we’d love for you to come by and meet the team at the booth! Whether you’re interested in the future of sustainable timber or the latest in structural steel, we’ll be on-site to discuss how we can support your next project.
International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC)
- Location: Oregon Convention Center | Portland, OR
- Dates: March 31 – April 2, 2026
- Booth: 358
- What to expect: Join us at the world’s largest gathering of mass timber experts to explore the entire supply chain, from manufacturing to design.
If you’re coming to Portland for IMTC, we’d love to have you stop by our facility for a behind-the-scenes tour. See firsthand how your fasteners are made — from raw material to finished product. It’s the best way to truly understand what sets Portland Bolt apart. Reach out to one of our representatives below before the conference to schedule a visit, and we’ll see you here!
Jill Bingham
Business Development Representative
503.595.5785
jill@portlandbolt.com
Derek Vittori
Business Development Representative
503.219.6997
derek@portlandbolt.com
NASCC: The Steel Conference
If you’re attending, we hope you’ll make booth 540 a stop on your agenda. We have complementary exhibit hall passes for you, good on Thursday, April 23rd, or Friday, April 24th.
- Location: Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, GA
- Dates: April 22 – April 24, 2026
- Booth: 540
- What to expect: We’ll be alongside over 350 exhibitors discussing our contributions to steel construction and structural engineering solutions.
Meet Derek Vittori
Derek Vittori
Business Development Representative
Derek came to Portland Bolt in August of 2025. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he recently moved to Portland after living in Minnesota and Hawaii.