Paragon Awards Recipients

The Paragon Awards were created in 1985 to honor outstanding Leadership Oklahoma City graduates. Those who have won the prestigious awards have been models of excellence--paragons--in their distinguished leadership and service.

2006

Rick Moore, J. D. McCarty Center
Pam Newby, Junior League of Oklahoma City
Gary Marrs, American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma

2005

Frank Merrick, The Homeless Alliance
Hilarie Blaney, Community Literacy Centers, Inc.
Pete Pierce, MetaFund

2004

Tim Brassfield, Young Life of South Central Oklahoma
Judge Nancy Coats-Ashley, Mental Health Association
Patrick Rooney, The Education and Employment Ministry

2003
Cassie Bowen--Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April*OKC
Patti Mellow--Community Literacy Center
Jeff Simpsen--Sunbeam Family Services

2002
Mark Funke--YMCA of Metro Oklahoma City
Craig Knutson--Junior Achievement of Greater Oklahoma City
Greg Wheeler--Positive Tomorrows, Inc.

2001
Ann Ackerman--American Red Cross
Bruce Day--Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation, Inc.
Anthony McDermid--City Rescue Mission

2000
Ray Bitsche--Possibilities: Neighbors in Action
Jim Farris--Salvation Army
Jeanette Gamba--Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation

1999
Clyde Benn--Community Council of Central Oklahoma and Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc.
Sue Ann Hyde--Board of Advisers, University of Oklahoma College of Fine Arts
Gennie Johnson--University of Oklahoma Institute for Breast Health

1998
Dr. Hawthorne Faison--Capitol Rotary Club
Pat Gallagher--Positive Tomorrows
James Sharrock--Christmas in April OKC

1997
Kathleen Donovan-YWCA of OKC
Kirk Hall-Junior Achievement of Greater OKC
Bill Snipes-South Oklahoma City YMCA

1996
Ann Felton--Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity
Robert McCampbell-Public Private Partnership for Juvenile Justice
Barney Semtner-Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County

1995
Mike Bohrofen-Oklahoma League for the Blind
Sue Ann Hyde-American Red Cross, Oklahoma County Chapter
Tom Parrish-Omniplex

1994
Ray Bitsche- Starting Right!
Sydney Dobson-Neighborhood Alliance
James Pickel-Allied Arts

1993
Sally Bentley - Variety Health Center
Sean Cummings - Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Cynthia Cope - Downtown Now, Inc.

1992
Ann Adams - Friends of the Metropolitan Library System
Joe Kernke, Jr. - Mental Health Association in Oklahoma County
Mark Patton - Arts Council of Oklahoma City

1991
Wayne Stone - Oklahoma Society to Prevent Blindness
Sue Hale - Eldercare Access Center
Timothy O'Connor - Downtown Outreach Committee - REST
Jose Sanchez - Association for Latin American Social Services

1990
Dr. Roger Sheldon-Institute for Child Advocacy
Polly Nichols-Omniplex
Dr. Joe Howell, Oklahoma City Art Museum

1989
Ann Felton-Oklahoma Museum of Art
Gerry Harris Bonds-Red Earth, Inc.
James H. Everest-YMCA of OKC

1988
Hershel Lamirand-Leadership Oklahoma
Lynn Carrozza-OU Health Sciences Center
Jack Finley-Christmas Connection

1987
David Miller-Last Frontier Council-Boy Scouts
Rodd Moesel-Greater Oklahoma City Tree Bank
Jane Jayroe-Volunteer Connection

1986
David Walters-Dept. of Human Services
Ron Yordi-OKC Council of Camp Fire Girls
Ed Beltram-Opportunities Industrialization Center

1985
Carol Wilkinson Troy-American Heart Association
Rocky Duckworth-Arts Council of OKC
Dr. Donald Newport-Private Industry Council