OKLAHOMA CITY – In November, eight amazing Oklahomans received Oklahoma’s highest honor, a high school senior was awarded a $6,000 scholarship and a group of young professionals were appreciated for raising nearly half a million dollars in support of Oklahoma families.
Eight officially inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame
On Nov. 16, Masters of Ceremonies and Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members Dr. Pamela McCauley and Sharen Jester Turney emceed the 96th Annual Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center. More than 900 people gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of eight incredible Oklahomans.
In order of induction that evening: Dwight Adams was presented by W. Roger Webb; Chairman John A. “Rocky” Barrett was presented by Brad Henry; Judith James was presented by Jane Jayroe Gamble; J Mays was presented by Helen Ford Wallace; posthumous honoree Mary Golda Ross was inducted; Barry Pollard was presented by Todd Lamb; Madeline Manning Mims was presented by John Jackson; and Bill Lance was presented by Chickasaw Governor Bill Anoatubby.
With the addition of these eight individuals, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame now has 738 inductees. Portraits of the newest Inductees are now on display at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum in the Hall of Fame Gallery. Information on all Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members can be found online www.oklahomahof.com/hof/inductees.
ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME: Founded in 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame tells Oklahoma’s story through its people. From diverse statewide programming to the historic Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the organization creates an enhanced sense of pride for all Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame was created to honor extraordinary Oklahomans and to provide educational programming for students of all ages. Induction to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is recognized as Oklahoma’s Highest Honor. For more information, visit www.oklahomahof.com.
