For more than 30 years, the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence has united top public school educators and high school students statewide at its Academic Awards Celebration.
This inspiring event celebrates high school seniors as Academic All-Staters, five outstanding educators as Medal for Excellence recipients, and three public school foundations as Outstanding Program Award winners.
Educators’ heartfelt stories and insight create unforgettable moments, showcasing the brilliance and positive impact of Oklahoma’s public schools at this memorable event.
We look forward to seeing you May 2!
Since 1987, the foundation has selected 100 graduating seniors annually as Academic All-Staters. This prestigious award provides each recipient with a merit-based cash award and medallion. Meet the 2026 Academic All-State class
Medal for Excellence Awards are presented annually to educators in five different categories. Each recipient receives $5,000 and an etched glass “Roots and Wings” sculpture. Meet the 2026 Medal for Excellence recipients
These awards recognize innovative programs sponsored or administered by public school foundations in Oklahoma. Each foundation receives a trophy and a monetary award of $2,000. Meet the Outstanding Program Award winners
Superintendent’s Honor Roll
Phillips 66
RCB Bank
The Wisdom Family Foundation
The event will not be broadcast live, but it will air on OETA at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, and 10 a.m. Sunday, May 10.
OETA is channel 13 in Oklahoma City and channel 11 in Tulsa. Visit OETA.tv for more information on where to watch OETA.
Video of past Academic Awards Celebrations can be found on OFE’s YouTube page.
OFE has created a digital publication celebrating the 2025 event that is available free for download below.
