Tulsa is blessed with outstanding community leaders who champion education every day. We are honored to recognize their contributions to Tulsa’s educational landscape.
2026 Poptimism — Honorees
Hardesty Family Foundation
Left to Right: Donna & Roger Hardesty, Dana Wilkes, Michelle Hardesty, Jayden Sadler, and Marilyn Cox. Not Pictured Connor Hardesty.
The Hardesty Family Foundation supports initiatives that address critical needs in Tulsa and across Oklahoma while creating opportunities for future generations.
Stuart & Linda Price
For nearly five decades, Stuart and Linda Price have shaped Tulsa’s future through visionary leadership, community service, philanthropy, and a strong commitment to education.
Past Honorees
2025 Vision Awards
- Kirk Hays
- Roger Ramseyer
- Rose Washington-Jones
2024 Vision Awards
- Mayor G.T. Bynum
- Senator Kevin Matthews
- Mike Neal and the Tulsa Regional Chamber
2023 Vision Awards
- Billie Barnett
- Howard Barnett
- Pierce H. Norton II
- Joshua Parades – Momentum Award
2022 Vision Awards
- Tyrance Billingsley, II
- Alana Hughes
- Ron Looney
2021 Vision Awards
- Anna America
- Pamela S. Ballard
- Tim Bart
- Chris Benge
- Dr. Hannah R. Berrett
- Byron C. Bighorse
- Sharon S. Bishop-Baldwin
- John S. Bobb-Semple
- Pat A. Bruner
- Tiffani Bruton
- Carlos Chappelle1
- Glenna K. Cooper
- Drew Diamond
- Dr. Joseph K. Digges
- Moises Echeverria
- Dallas D. Elleman
- Dr. Debbi Guilfoyle
- Michelle D. Harris
- Robin L. Heim
- Tammi W. Holden
- Tim M. Jackson
- Elias Johannsson
- Carol S. Johnson
- Ernie Jones
- James E. Jones
- Jacqueline S. Kouri
- Gary Lorenz
- Rose A. Lynch
- Tim L. Lyons
- Dr. Paula Marshall
- Jeannie McDaniel
- Dani Moore
- Jeremy K. Moore
- Emeka Nnaka
- Jolie D. Olsen
- James T. Presley
- Dr. Suzanne B. Reese
- Trudy Rigney1
- Lisa S. Riley
- J. Isaac Rocha
- Linda Siegmann
- Matthew L. Stiner
- Dr. William C. Sutterfield
- Clifton L. Taulbert
- Dr. Jean L. Thornbrugh
- Patricia L. Tremonti
- Gayle VanTrease
- Nate Waters1
- Michael Willis
- Matthew Youngblood
1Honored posthumously
2019 Vision Award
- Karen Keith
2018 Vision Award
- David Page
2017 Vision Award
- Alison Anthony
2016 Vision Award
- Congressman Tom Cole
2015 Vision Award
- Susan Harris
2014 Vision Award
- Jake Henry Jr.
2013 Vision Award
- Donald E. Walker
2012 Vision Award
- Dr. Keith Ballard
2011 Vision Award
- Lynn and Stacy Schusterman
2010 Vision Award
- Governor Brad Henry
2009 Vision Award
- Montie Box
2008 Vision Award
- David Boren
2007 Vision Award
- John-Kelly Warren
2006 Vision Award
- Michael P. Johnson
2005 Vision Award
- Pete Churchwell
- Bill Doenges
- Leonard Eaton
- Martin Fate
- Senator Ted Fisher
- George Kaiser
- Robert LaFortune
- Nancy McDonald
- Representative Ron Peters
2004 Vision Award
- Ron King
2003 Vision Award
- Dr. Jim and Ann Halligan
2002 Lead Award
- John Gaberino, Jr.
2001 Lead Award
- Ken Lackey
2000 Lead Award
- Dr. Paula Marshall