Press Release
February 3, 2025
Contact: Brittney Berling
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-0317
brittney.berling@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/awardsbanquet
Oklahoma Historical Society’s Annual Awards Banquet Scheduled for March 21
OKLAHOMA CITY — On Thursday, March 20, the Oklahoma Historical Society will host its annual Awards Banquet at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Each year, the Awards Banquet brings together historians, educators and civic leaders to honor individuals in our state who have made a significant impact on our understanding of Oklahoma history.
Among the awards presented, three individuals will be inducted into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame for their distinguished contributions to Oklahoma history. Recipients are celebrated for their lifelong dedication and excellence in preserving, interpreting and disseminating the state’s story. This year, the Oklahoma Historical Society is honored to induct Dr. Sarah Eppler Janda, Carolyn Hanneman and Rachel Caroline Eaton (posthumously) with this lifetime achievement award.
The event will also celebrate outstanding educators, students, writers and individuals in our community who advance our understanding of history and made extraordinary efforts to preserve our state’s past. This includes recognizing new properties added to the National Register of Historic Places in Oklahoma and the individuals who championed their applications.
Dr. AJ Griffin will serve as the keynote address for the event. Dr. Griffin spent six years in the Oklahoma State Senate and is now the CEO of the Potts Family Foundation. Oklahoma politician and CEO of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Joe Dorman will serve as the emcee for the event.
Cocktail attire is requested, and guests are asked to RSVP by March 10. For a full list of awards and awardees or to purchase tickets, please visit www.okhistory.org/awardsbanquet. For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Development Officer Brittney Berling at brittney.berling@history.ok.gov.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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