An example of a recipient with an incredible influence in social service and business communities is Karen Keith, County Commissioner of the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma:

“… . Colleagues describe her (Keith) as universally respected because she shows up for her community and does so with positivity. She works with grace and tenacity and is tireless in her efforts to tackle big problems, no matter how many roadblocks are put in her way, and no matter how long it may take to find a solution. She served as the Chair of the Downtown Coordinating Council as it went through strategic planning to establish a 501c3 entity and clean and safe program. She traveled to Minneapolis in the fall of 2019 to see firsthand the impact of a standalone management entity, the effectiveness of BID operations, and a true ambassador-led clean and safe program.”

Jane Jenkins, President & CEO of the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, has been described as energetic, creative and innovative and someone who isn’t afraid to take a risk:

“Within the past five years alone, her (Jenkins) key projects have included breaking ground on the OKC Streetcar, a 135-million dollar modern transit initiative; winning and fulfilling the Southwest Airlines Heart of the Community grant award for Kerr Park; and completion of the Bricktown mid-block crossing, a multi-year public-private partnership to create a safe environment for pedestrians in the historic entertainment district. During the pandemic, when organizations were pausing to evaluate current practices to adapt to ever-changing policies and trends during unprecedented times, this leader leaned into her role as President and CEO and realigned the organization’s strategic priorities”