Induction Ceremony
Congratulations to this year's class of extraordinary Oklahomans! The 93rd Annual Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was broadcast live on Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. Watch for free on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. OETA will air the Ceremony on Saturday, November 14 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Click the image below to download the Ceremony program.
2020 Honorees: Calvin J. Anthony, Stillwater; Gary Batton, Clayton; Martha Burger, Oklahoma City; Charles Dennis “Denny” Cresap, Afton; Terry Stuart Forst, Waurika; Stephen M. Prescott, M.D., Oklahoma City; Francis Rooney, Tulsa; and John W. Smith, Del City.
This year’s Induction Ceremony included each Honoree’s acceptance remarks, presenters’ remarks, video biographies, and special musical performances by the 2020 Oklahoma Ambassador of Goodwill, Kyle Dillingham. Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members Becky Dixon and J.C. Watts, Jr. will serve as Masters of Ceremonies.
The 2020 Honorees will be recognized in November with the unveiling of their portraits at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum and their biographies, photos and videos will be accessible through interactive exhibits in the Museum.
Nominations for the Class of 2021 are now open here and close on March 1, 2021.
Masters of Ceremonies - Becky Dixon and J.C. Watts, Jr.
A 2016 Inductee of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Becky Dixon began her broadcasting career in Tulsa at KTUL-TV before serving as the first woman to host a network sports show alongside Frank Gifford— The Wide World of Sports on ABC. Dixon currently serves as President of AyerPlay Productions in Tulsa where she continues her business career while serving throughout the community.
A fourth-generation Oklahoman, J.C. Watts, Jr. is a well-known athlete, political leader, accomplished author, business executive and community leader. Elected to serve as the United States Congressman from Oklahoma’s 4th Congressional District for eight years, Watts was elected by his peers to multiple leadership positions. A 2019 Inductee of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Watts currently serves as the co-founder and chairman of the Black News Channel and chair of a private consulting firm.
We would like to thank and recognize this year's amazing patrons for their support during this unprecedented time.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
The Chickasaw Nation, Ada
PREMIER PATRONS
Ms. Martha Burger, Oklahoma City
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Durant
Cresap Capital, Oklahoma City
Cresap Family Foundation, Oklahoma City
Inasmuch Foundation, Oklahoma City
Kyle Family Foundation, Tulsa
Rooney Holdings, Inc., Naples, FL
HERITAGE PATRONS
American Fidelity Foundation, Oklahoma City
Mr. Robert A. Funk, Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Kyle, Tulsa
Tom and Judy Love, Oklahoma City
LEGACY PATRONS
Bruce and Sheryl Benbrook, Woodward
James C. & Teresa K. Day Foundation, Sugar Land, TX
First United Bank, Durant
Foundation Management, Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Groendyke, Enid
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meinders, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State University Foundation, Stillwater
The Payne Family, Oklahoma City
UMB Bank, Oklahoma City
The William K. Warren Foundation, Tulsa
Whitten & Burrage, LLP, Oklahoma City
TRACKMAKER PATRONS
Allen Family Charitable Foundation, Enid
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin J. Anthony, Stillwater
BancFirst, Oklahoma City
Bank of Oklahoma, Tulsa
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., New York, NY
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A.R. Clinton: Communications. Strategies. Content., Tulsa
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Dillingham, Enid
Jim and Christy Everest, Oklahoma City
Mrs. Henry Freede, Oklahoma City
Chip and Shannon Fudge, Oklahoma City
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, Oklahoma City
Hardesty Family Foundation, Tulsa
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moran III, Tulsa
OGE Energy Corp., Oklahoma City
OSU Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa
Seminole State College Educational Foundation, Seminole
Charles and Peggy Stephenson Family Foundation, Tulsa
Mrs. Milann Siegfried / NORDAM, Tulsa
University of Oklahoma Foundation, Norman
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren, Jr., Tulsa
Zarrow Families Foundation, Tulsa
PIONEER PATRONS
Mr. Keith Bailey, Tulsa
Beer Distributors of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
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Ike and Marybeth Glass, Newkirk
Mr. A. J. Jacques, Stillwater
Peggy Kates, Oklahoma City
Marilyn and Ed Keller, Tulsa
Roxana and Bob Lorton, Tulsa
National Community Pharmacists Association, Alexandria, VA
Julie and John Nickel, Tulsa
Adam and Whitney Rainbolt, Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Rooney, Alexandria, VA
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Rooney, Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. Tim P. Rooney, Dallas, TX
Sullivan Insurance Company, Ardmore
The Winchester Group, Chickasha
HOMESTEADER PATRONS
Robby and Christy Berry, Dallas, TX
Kay Bird, Midland, TX
Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Blankenship, Oklahoma City
Ann and Tracy Caine, Oklahoma City
Paul and Mabel Caldwell, Stillwater
Cameron University, Lawton
Thomas and Jane Collinson Charitable Fund, Pittsburg, KS
Sam and Rita Combs, Tulsa
Sandra L. Erwin, Dallas, TX
Cheryl and Tom Evans, Enid
Amy Anne Ford, Durant
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Dr. and Mrs. Gib Gibson, Oklahoma City
Grand River Abstract, Jay
Robert and Cheryl Greenwood, Waterloo, IA
Mrs. Jane B. Harlow, Oklahoma City
Don and Mary Herron, Idabel
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos E. Johnson, Oklahoma City
The Honorable and Mrs. Frank Keating, Oklahoma City
Dr. Sean F. Kelley, Oklahoma City
The Kerr Foundation, Oklahoma City
LewAllen Galleries, Santa Fe, NM
Ross and Billie McKnight, Throckmorton, TX
Mike and Jana Neal, Tulsa
The Osborne Family, Miami
Lillie M. Taylor Ott, Calera
Mr. Joseph L. Parker, Jr., Tulsa
Mr. William G. Paul, Oklahoma City
The Rhulen Family, New York, NY
Frank C. and Ludmila Robson, Claremore
Karen and Mike Samis, Oklahoma City
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Foundation, Durant
Tiger Drug Co., Stillwater
University of Central Oklahoma Foundation, Edmond
Kari and Hardy Watkins, Oklahoma City
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wright, Edmond