Columbia Way — Mark Matthias, the owner of Beaches Restaurant on the Columbia River waterfront, has won an Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter. He was honored during a 2014 Philanthropy Awards luncheon in Portland on Nov. 17. Matthias was recognized for his “long-time commitment to raising funds for nonprofit organizations in southwest Washington through restaurant proceeds, special events and financial donations.” In its nomination, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington applauded Matthias’ “energy, creativity, and endless personal and corporate generosity.” The Beaches Charity Fund has raised more than $1.45 million for dozens of local nonprofits to date.