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Public School Foundation Impact Awards

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence annually presents one or more Public School Foundation Impact Awards (formerly known as Outstanding Program Awards) to recognize innovative programs sponsored or administered by public school foundations in Oklahoma. Trophies and monetary awards of $2,000 each are presented to the winners, who will also be recognized at the Academic Awards Celebration on May 8, 2027, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

Recognized programs may include but are not limited to: curriculum enhancement, arts integration, student leadership development, student scholarships, mentoring, professional development for teachers, public relations and fundraising. 

Nominations for recognition may come from anyone knowledgeable about the foundation, including its board members.  

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Nominees must be registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3)organization.
  • Nominees must serve elementary, secondary or technical public schools in the state of Oklahoma.
  • Only one program per foundation may be nominated for recognition.
  • Foundations are ineligible for nomination for one award cycle after they are honored, so winners of the 2026 Outstanding Program Awards are not eligible for 2027. 

2027 nominations will open Oct. 15, 2026.

OFE Trustee Frank Cooper, left, and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Inbody, right, award an Outstanding Program Award to the Education Foundation of Muskogee. Accepting the award were Education Foundation of Muskogee board members Melony Carey and Will Vaughn and Past President Karra Wardour. AJ Stegall Photography
OFE Trustee Frank Cooper, left, and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Inbody, right, award an Outstanding Program Award to the Education Foundation of Muskogee. Accepting the award were Education Foundation of Muskogee board members Melony Carey and Will Vaughn and Past President Karra Wardour. AJ Stegall Photography
OFE Trustee Frank Cooper and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Inbody present an Outstanding Program Award to Lizzy Bozarth of the Moore Public Schools Foundation. The foundation was honored for Building Bridges, a collaboration with Moore Public Schools and the nonprofit Bridges of Oklahoma. AJ Stegall Photography
OFE Trustee Frank Cooper and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Inbody present an Outstanding Program Award to Lizzy Bozarth of the Moore Public Schools Foundation. The foundation was honored for Building Bridges, a collaboration with Moore Public Schools and the nonprofit Bridges of Oklahoma. AJ Stegall Photography
OFE Trustee Frank Cooper, left, and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Inbody, right, present an Outstanding Program Award to the Fort Gibson Education Foundation. Accepting the award were Sherry Greathouse, foundation member; Cheryl Hill, principal of the Fort Gibson Early Learning Center; and Scott Abbott, foundation board president. AJ Stegall Photography
OFE Trustee Frank Cooper, left, and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Inbody, right, present an Outstanding Program Award to the Fort Gibson Education Foundation. Accepting the award were Sherry Greathouse, foundation member; Cheryl Hill, principal of the Fort Gibson Early Learning Center; and Scott Abbott, foundation board president. AJ Stegall Photography
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