99th Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The organization’s namesake program, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, is held each November to celebrate and honor the current class of Honorees. The black-tie dinner includes the presentation of each Honoree and his or her acceptance remarks.

Event Details: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Invocation and dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. Celebratory hosted reception with photo booths immediately following the ceremony.

Where to Watch: This year's Induction Ceremony will air on OETA on Saturday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 at 10:00 a.m. It will also be available for viewing on Spectrum YurView.

SAVE THE DATE! The Centennial Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Saturday, November 13, 2027!

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Date

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time

5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location

Oklahoma City Convention Center

Contact

Melissa Brown
mbrown@oklahomahof.com
405.523.3209
2025 Inductees Sam Presti, Dr. Michael Mares, Eddy Gibbs, Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, Ronnie Dunn, Bert Mackie, and Taylor Hanson pose together on stage with their Medallions.
Four gentlemen in tuxedos, two of whom are wearing Medallions, pose together for a photo prior to the Induction Ceremony. In photo are Bob Burke, Mike Turpen, Drew Edmondson & Jim Edmondson.
Balloon and marquee letters set up for photo opportunities
Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members, Mo Anderson & Dr. Barry Pollard, pose together at the 2024 Induction Ceremony.
Tony Mason, the 2025 Ambassador of Goodwill, sings on stage.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members Tricia Everest and Governor Bill Anoatubby smile for the camera before the 2025 Induction Ceremony.

2026 Presenting Sponsors

Production Partners

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Cresap Family Foundation
The Chickasaw Nation

Premier Patrons

Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family Foundation
Continental Resources
Louise and Clay Bennett
Mo Anderson
Reggie N. & Rachelle Whitten
University of Oklahoma Foundation

Heritage Patrons

Tom & Judy Love Foundation
Barry Pollard, MD

Legacy Patrons

American Fidelity Foundation
Ann Hargis OSU Center for Pet Therapy
E. L. & Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Express Employment International
Family of Sherri Coale
Kyle Family Foundation
Mo Anderson
Oklahoma City Community College
RCB Bank
The Hargis Leadership Institute, Oklahoma State University
University of Oklahoma Foundation
Whitten Burrage Law Firm

Trackmaker Patrons

Allen Family Charitable Foundation
Amalia Miranda
Anne Felton Gilliland
Autry Technology Center
BancFirst
Bank of Oklahoma
Bruce & Sheryl Benbrook
Chickasaw Nation Industries
Chip & Shannon Fudge
Cox Communications
Dan Smolen
Devon Energy Corporation
Ed & Marilyn Keller
Ed Townsend Foundation
Friends of Sherri Coale
IBC Bank
Joseph Swimmer
Local Bank
Mackie Family Charitable Trust
Mike Case
Mr. Keith Bailey
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma State University
ONEOK
OSU Alumni Association
Patrick & Marianne Rooney | First National Bank of Oklahoma
Peggy Kates
Phase 2
RSM Investments
Sac and Fox Nation
Seminole State College
Sovereign Bank
The Eastin Foundation
The Hall Family
The Kerr Foundation
The Saint Simeon's Senior Community and Saint Simeon's Foundation
UMB Bank

Pioneer Patrons

Bob Burke
Cathy & Frank Keating
Curtis McCarty | Mike Cooper
Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert "Gib" Gibson
Michael F. Price College of Business
Moore-McCall Financial Solutions
Mrs. Virginia G. Groendyke
Pat & Paula Brooks
Sandy & Wes Milbourn
Susan Winchester
Terri Cooper
Trust Company of Oklahoma

Homesteader Patrons

Adam & Betty Falato
Anne & Barry Gray
Beky Preston & Blair Dunn
Bill & Nicki Hancock
Brad & Laura Sheriff
Charles & Sharen Turney
Clayton & Marnie Taylor
Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
Dian Jordan
Dr. & Mrs. James Higgins
Dr. Thomas & Carolyn Kupiec
First United Bank
Forvis Mazars
George & Phyllis Dotson
Gerold & Jane Jayroe Gamble
James Hardwick & Beth Rainey
Jim Stuart & Carol Troy
Larry & Darlene Parman
Larry & Polly Nichols
Liz Petty Lee & Mike Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Hoffman
Mrs. Nancy Payne Ellis
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation
Samuel & Rita Combs
Stan & Sandy Evans
Susan Chapman Plumb
William F. Shdeed

How to nominate someone for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

An individual must be nominated by someone who knows them personally and can write a compelling narrative about their accomplishments, character, and impact.  Honorees are selected by a committee comprised of Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members and board members. The Selection Committee considers all nominations, both new and those held over from previous years, before selecting Honorees. Nominations are accepted until March 1 annually.

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