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Programs & Participation

How Oklahoma students get involved with KOB.

KOB's student programs give Oklahoma K-12 students a chance to engage with their environment, express their ideas, and earn recognition for the work they do. Students submit their own work — no nomination required. Winners are celebrated at the annual Student Environmental Champions Awards Luncheon.

2026 Programs

KOB's student programs are being updated for 2026. Full program details including eligibility, submission guidelines, and deadlines will be posted here once finalized. Sign up for the KOB newsletter or follow us on social media to be notified when programs open.

For Teachers

KOB programs are designed to fit into existing classroom curricula. Participating classrooms whose students win awards receive free tickets to the annual luncheon — including one adult chaperone per ten students — making it a full field trip experience.


If you have questions about KOB's student programs or want to be notified when the 2026 programs open, contact Selena Simmons at education@keepok.org.

About the Luncheon

Winners from every KOB student program are recognized at the annual Student Environmental Champions Awards Luncheon. The event is held at a venue students can explore after the ceremony.


2026 luncheon details will be posted here once confirmed.

What Winners Receive

In addition to statewide recognition, students and classrooms selected as winners receive free tickets to the annual Student Environmental Champions Awards Luncheon — held at a venue students can explore after the ceremony, like a zoo, aquarium, or science museum.
Classrooms receive free tickets for all students and one adult chaperone per ten children. Individual student winners receive one free ticket. Additional guests are welcome at a ticketed rate.

Thank you to our generous program sponsors:

  • The Chickasaw Nation
    The Chickasaw Nation
  • Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
    Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
  • ODOT New Logo
    ODOT New Logo
  • OTA New Logo
    OTA New Logo
  • OG&E
    OG&E
  • Warren CAT
    Warren CAT
  • WM
    WM
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