We are now accepting nominations for our 28th Annual Distinguished Service Awards. These awards are given to individuals, groups, or organizations who have significantly contributed to the image and appearance of Oklahoma City.

We ask individuals and business throughout the community to submit nominations. Winners are then chosen by a selection committee.  The awards will be presented on March 24th, 2011 at our Annual Luncheon.

Examples of award winning nominations include beautification, conservation, neighborhood imporvements, public and private landscaping, public education or litter control projects.  Nominees may include individuals, businesses, community organizations, groups and specific beautification efforts.

If you know of an award worthy individual, group, or organization please download and complete the nomination form.  Completed nomination forms along with supporting evidence (photos, news clippings, before/after photos, etc.) are due by September 30th, 2010.

For questions and comments regarding the 28th Annual Distinguished Service Awards Nominations or Luncheon please email Bose' Akadiri or call 405-525-8822.

Annual awards are given to individuals, businesses and civic groups who strive to create and sustain programs, projects and plantings that benefit the entire Oklahoma City metro area. This event has developed a reputation as being one of the best recognition events in the city, due to the fact that all segments of the community are honored and given recognition.  Our 27th Awards Luncheon took place on March 25th, 2010 at the Oklahoam City Golf and Country Club.  Over 400 guests received a delicious lunch while watching our very deserving award recipients be honored with trophies presented by our emcee Kelly Ogle.  Special prizes were also given by Ms. Suzanne Tucker, City Councilman Sam Bowman and Chesapeake Energy.

The 2010 Annual Distinguished Service Awards Recipients
Morrison Graham Tucker Leadership Award - Dick Marshall
Rookie of the Year Award - Peggy Marquart
Chesapeake Energy Corporate Award - OU Health Sciences Center
Community Enhancement - Refuge OKC
Education - “The Hill” Garden for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Honoring Mr. Frank Parrino, Urban Lawn & Landscape and Oklahomans for Special Library Services
Individual Initiative - Janie Deupree
Lifetime Achievement - David Yost
Mayor’s Award for Distinguished Service - Women of the South
Visionary - Art in Public Places and the Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation
Volunteer Spirit - Chesapeake Energy Corporation

2010 Winning Nominations

2010 Luncheon Photos