Every year, KOB gathers Oklahoma's environmental community to celebrate the people and organizations making this state cleaner, greener, and more beautiful.
The Environmental Excellence Celebration is our biggest night of the year — an evening of recognition, connection, and commitment to Oklahoma's future.
Event Details
36th Annual Environmental Excellence Celebration
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Reception 5:30 PM | Dinner and Awards 6:30 PM
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
About the Evening
The Environmental Excellence Celebration is KOB's signature annual fundraising gala — an evening that brings together 500+ environmental leaders, community organizers, business professionals, and public officials from across Oklahoma. The night includes dinner, an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding environmental work across the state, a silent auction, raffle, and other activities benefiting KOB's statewide environmental programs.
The reception begins at 5:30 PM with cocktails, conversation, and silent auction bidding. Dinner and the awards ceremony follow at 6:30 PM.
Get Involved
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Nominate a Champion: Know someone doing exceptional environmental work in Oklahoma? Nominations are open June 1 through July 15 each year.
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Become a Sponsor: Put your brand alongside Oklahoma's environmental leaders. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations of all sizes.
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The EEC silent auction and raffle benefit environmental programs statewide. We welcome donations of gift certificates, experiences, products, and services from Oklahoma businesses.
2026 Award Categories
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Board Awards
- Gail Ederer Champion Volunteer Award
- Towering Spirit Award
- Environmental Advocate Award
- Vanguard Award
- Visionary Leadership Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award -
Community Awards
- Business Excellence Award
- Government Excellence Award
- Higher Education Excellence Award
- Communal Excellence Award
- Collaborative Excellence Award
- Environmental Law Enforcement Excellence Award
- KOB Affiliate Organization Champion Volunteer Award -
Sponsor Awards
- ODOT Great American Cleanup Awards
- OG&E Spring Cleaning Micro-Grant Awards
- HIS Paint Manufacturing Co. Communities Primed for Change Award
2026 Sponsors
The Environmental Excellence Celebration is made possible by organizations committed to Oklahoma's environmental future. Thank you to our 2026 sponsors.
Our Impact This Year
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Affiliates Statewide
75
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Oklahoma Counties
77
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Oklahomans Reached
6,000+
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Environmental Excellence Celebration Guests
500+
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Pounds of Litter Removed Annually
2,000,000+
