2026 OICA Advocacy Awards and Donor Appreciation Luncheon

Please save the date for our annual awards luncheon which recognizes individuals and organizations from various fields and within certain parameters. Our board accepts nominations and they will select the winners. The nomination link will be available in early August.
Awards presented will be:
Dwight Sublett Health Care Award - medical provider
Sandy Garrett Educator Award - educator
Ray and Pat Potts Community Leader Award - individual hero
Burnes/Lichtenstein Journalism Award - journalist
Judy Eason McIntyre Inclusion Award - breaking down race divide
Jon Hansen Public Servant Award - police/fire/EMS
Melvin and Jasmine Moran “Kidizenship” Award - youth leader
Steven A. Novick Child Advocacy Award - unsung hero
Laura Choate Resilience Award - one who has overcome trauma
Jari Askins Justice for Children Award - legal profession
H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt Corporate Citizen Award -business/corporate
OICA Volunteer of the Year - one who has helped OICA
OICA CEO’s Award for Service - CEO selects