Pathmakers 1990 – 2017

Abts, Jeannie Acee Blue Eagle Ackerman, Ray Alexander, Rev. Dr. William H. Ameringer, Freda Ames, Charles B. Anderson, Gloria Anthony, C. R. Anthony, Nancy Arnold, Anita Atkins, Hannah Atkinson, W. P. Bill Baird, James O. Ball, Ralph Banz, Rep. Gary and Linda Barnard,...

Catherine Montgomery

Catherine Montgomery (Posthumously)Historical Preservationist Distinguished Service Award Catherine Montgomery worked as an architect in Maryland and Washington D.C. and held several positions over 13 years at the University of Maryland, College Park. In 1999,...

Dr. Terry Childers

Dr. Terry Childers (Posthumously) Former Oklahoma City Manager Dr. Terry Childers became the first African American City Manager in Oklahoma City history on September 15, 1986, and one of the youngest. Still, more than setting precedent, Childers helped Oklahoma City...

Sam Bowman

Sam Bowman (Posthumously) Former Executive Director of  Neighborhood Services Organization and OKC Councilman Sam Bowman a 1962 graduate of Penn State University, served for three years as a junior officer in the Navy. He worked briefly for The Salvation Army before...

Tricia Everest

Tricia Everest Secretary OK Dept. of Public Safety, Philanthropist and Attorney Tricia Everest is an attorney, nonprofit founder and philanthropist who is an Oklahoma native and 4th generation Oklahoman.  She received her Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt...