Being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is the highest honor an Oklahoman can receive from the state. Since the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s inception in 1927, 648 accomplished individuals have received this commendation. The names of the Hall of Fame members, as well as busts and portraits of these individuals, can be seen at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum. In addition, the inductees are recognized on granite monuments in the Heritage Plaza at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.
Anyone can make a nomination to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, and nominees may be either living or deceased. To be eligible for nomination, the individual must:
• Reside in Oklahoma or be a former resident of the state
• Have performed outstanding service to humanity, the State of Oklahoma and the United States
• Be known for their public service throughout the state
Individuals who have never resided in Oklahoma may be nominated if they have been distinguished in their profession or if their public service has brought honor or distinction to Oklahoma or contributed to the state’s heritage.
Nominations for the 2013 Hall of Fame are due Friday, March 1, 2013 by 5 p.m.
2013 Nomination Form
2013 Posthumous Nomination Form
2012 Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductees are: Stan Clark, Tulsa/Stillwater, Bart Conner, Chicago, IL/Norman, Tom L. Ward, Shattuck/Oklahoma City, Suzanne Warren, Greenwich, CT/Tulsa, Lee R. West, Clayton/Oklahoma City, Ronald White, Seminole/Oklahoma City and Edith Kinney Gaylord, Oklahoma City, who will be inducted posthumously. The honorees were formally inducted to the Hall in November.
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