Purpose of the Awards:
To recognize individuals, programs and businesses or corporations making outstanding contributions on behalf of children and youth in Oklahoma.  And to hold these individuals, programs and businesses up as models of what can be done in other communities throughout the state.

A panel of involved citizens and community leaders, throughout the state and independent of OICA, will choose 5-7 winners in these categories:

Volunteer    A person whose service to children is accomplished primarily as a volunteer, not as part of their paid employment.

Professional Individual    A person whose professional practice is a paid service to children.

Youth    A young person who is 21 or under, may be in or out of school.

Program    An organized activity or program, by an agency, organization or community group.

Corporations or Business    Business or corporation that has made a significant contribution in service to children. 

Lifetime Achievement   An individual who has been contributing to the well-being of children in Oklahoma for at least 20 years.