Leadership Oklahoma

10/14/2026

Tammye Gwin, Class 30 & Lifetime Member, will be inducted into Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni's Hall of Fame on November 13th! Congratulations!

Join us Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the E.E. Tourtellotte Student Center on the Wilburton campus as we celebrate these distinguished Eastern alumni.

Individual tickets are $50 and include dinner. Reserved tables and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Online registration will open soon, with reservations due by Nov. 6.

We look forward to celebrating our 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees and their lasting contributions to Eastern and beyond.

Read the full story here:
https://www.eosc.edu/news/eastern-oklahoma-state-college-alumni-association-to-induct-three-alumni-into-hall-of-fame

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Chuck Wiggins, Class I & Lifetime Member, on his induction into the Oklahoma Real Estate Hall of Fame!
In addition, the OKC Philharmonic will honor Chuck as its 2026 Mastro’s Circle Inductee on October 17th.

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic will honor Chuck Wiggin at its Oct. 17 Maestro’s Ball, which supports performances and music education.

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Cathy O’Connor, Class XX, on being named a recipient of the Commercial Real Estate Women’s Visionary Leadership Award!

Visionary Leadership Award – Cathy O’Connor

Great leaders see possibilities where others see challenges. Cathy O’Connor's decades of leadership have helped transform Oklahoma City through projects, partnerships, and a commitment to creating lasting impact. Her vision continues to shape our community for generations to come.

10/01/2026

Please share this amazing opportunity to high school juniors!

🎉 **YOUTH LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA CLASS 27 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!** 🎉

Are you an Oklahoma high school junior who wants to explore your state, meet incredible young leaders, and make a difference?

Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) is looking for the next class of young Oklahomans!

Each year, 52 students from across Oklahoma are selected to participate in this unique leadership experience. Over the course of one unforgettable week, students will travel across the state and take a deep dive into Oklahoma—exploring our communities, industries, history, government, culture, and the people who make our state special.

And the best part? If selected, the program comes at NO COST to students!

📅 Class 27 Program: June 6–11, 2027
🎓 Who can apply: Current Oklahoma high school juniors
📝 Application Deadline: December 13, 2026

This is more than a week of travel, it’s an opportunity to learn, connect, lead, and see Oklahoma in a whole new way.

Know a junior who should be part of Class 27? Encourage them to apply! And please share this post with students, parents, counselors, teachers, and educators across Oklahoma. 💙

Learn more & apply at: www.leadershipoklahoma.com/youth-programs

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Del Beaver, Class 35 & Lifetime Member, for being NSU's 2026 Distinguished Alumnus!

We look forward to honoring 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Del Beaver at Friday's NSU Alumni Awards Celebration. Check out our interview with Del to learn more about his career, leadership, and service to the community.

Watch our interview with Del and read about him here: https://www.nsualumni.com/s/1517/bp20/project.aspx?sid=1517&gid=1&pgid=2979

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Jesse Guardiola, Class 35 & Lifetime Member, for being inducted into the Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame!

The Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame held its 2026 induction ceremony on Monday at the River Spirit Casino.

09/29/2026

Preston Gunkel, Class 36 & Lifetime Member, received the Spirit of Altus Award by the Altus Chamber of Commerce!

Congratulations!

09/21/2026

What exactly is NIL (name, image & likeness), and what does it mean for student-athletes, universities, businesses and communities?

Join us for a conversation with Toby Baldwin, attorney and collegiate sports law and NIL expert, and Barry Hinson, Oklahoma State University’s Associate Athletic Director for NIL, as they explore the rapidly evolving world of name, image and likeness.

Toby brings more than 25 years of experience in collegiate athletics, compliance, and sports law, while Barry brings more than 35 years of experience in athletics and has led Oklahoma State’s NIL efforts since becoming the university’s first full-time NIL administrator in 2022.

During the Lunch & Learn, Toby and Barry will take us beyond the jersey to explore how NIL has changed college athletics, what the current environment means for student-athletes and universities, and what businesses and community leaders need to know about engaging in this new era of college sports.

Tickets are $30 for LOK Members and $35 for Non-Members

Register: https://leadershipoklahoma.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F58971

09/18/2026

We had a great day in Chickasha at the Rock Island Depot for Leadership Oklahoma’s board meeting. Thank you so much for the hospitality!

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Brenda Barwick, Class XXV & Lifetime Member, for being named the recipient of the 2026 Global Communications Achievement by Sister Cities International OKC!

Award luncheon will be held Thursday, September 17th at the Phillips Pavillion at the Governor's Mansion.