Check out our annual Environmental Excellence Celebration 2021 #EEC31 above! Congratulations to all of our winners and finalist!
Each year, Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) calls for nominations for environmental awards in a number of categories. The prestigious awards are presented at KOB's highly anticipated annual Environmental Excellence Celebration (EEC) in November. The best of the environmental best in Oklahoma are honored.
This year's banquet will be held in person and live-streamed!
Location:
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Date & Time:
November 19, 2021, from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All ticket sales are non-refundable.
Recognizing passionate people doing beautiful things one community at a time. #EEC31
Have questions? Check out our FAQ page here.
2021 Board Award Winners:
Lifetime Achievement – Robert Pickens
Vanguard Award - Utopia Plastix - Sharina Perry
Champion Volunteer - Mark Bays
Towering Spirit - Melody Johnson
Environmental Advocate Award - BancFirst - Cheryl Borelli
Visionary Leadership - River Protectors Project - Oklahoma City Beautiful
Visionary Leadership - River Protectors Project - Riversport OKC
2021 EEC WINNERS:
Affiliate Champions - All are winners
Charles Rogers - Keep McAlester Beautiful
Cynthia Brindley - Oklahoma City Beautiful
Kristy Houston - City of Comanche
Judy Parson - Ardmore Beautification Council
Affiliate of the Year
City of Stroud
Youth Achievement Award
Emilee Coxsey
Government Programs - Municipality
OSNI (Owasso Strong Neighborhood Initiative)
Government Programs - State
Jeri Fleming - Grand River Dam Authority
Law Enforcement
Chris Bryant - Carter County Sheriff
Business
OG&E - Vegetation Management
Paint Oklahoma Beautiful Communities Primed for Change Contest
1st Place - Holly J's Antiques & Treasures
2nd Place - Snowder Alignment & Tires
3rd Place - City of Blackwell
Mr. Cox's Choice - Paint Oklahoma Beautiful
City of Davis
UnCapped
Ms. Mauk's Gifted & Talented Class, Coalgate Public Schools
UpCycled
Ms. Hazel's 8th Grade Girls Class, Varnum MIddle School
Non-Profit Service Population < 40,001
Ardmore Beautification Council
Non-Profit Service Population > 40,001
OKC Beautiful
Great American Cleanup ODOT Trash-Off Rookie
City of Seminole
Great American Cleanup ODOT Trash-Off Best Overall Effort
Grandview Lakeview and Twin Oaks
Great American Cleanup OG&E Innovation Award
Okeene Historic Preservation Group
Great American Cleanup Best Overall $1,000
City of Muskogee
Community Volunteer Group - Individual
Linda Horn
Team Builders - Project
Town of Meeker Park Project with assistance from...
-Walmart
-Van Eaton Ready Mix
-Hulstine Enterprises
-Lincoln County District #3
-Top Turf Sod
-BancFirst
-Vision Bank
-OG&E
-S&S Striping
-Herc Rentals
-Central Disposal
Team Builders - Solid Waste Collection Event
Town of Wellston Hazardous Waste Collection Event with assistance from...
-Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
-Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
-Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Team Builders - Cleanup Event
Nichols Park Project with assistance from...
-Nichols Park Caretaker's House Restoration Group
-Henryetta Cub Scout Pack #118
Best of the Best
GRDA - Jeri Fleming
