NEWS
General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Chosen as Finalist for 11th Annual Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards
For Immediate Release: January 29, 2018
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is proud to have been chosen as one of 24 Oklahoma organizations declared as finalists for a $10,000 award and title of the state’s top nonprofit.
On April 14, the 24 finalists will join supporters at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center to celebrate and hear the announcement of winners at the 11th Annual ONE Awards. Finalists are divided into eight mission categories and receive $5,000, with category winners receiving $7,500. At the end of the evening, an overall winner receives $10,000 and the title of the top nonprofit in the state.
In total, organizations receive $150,000 to recognize the impact of their charitable work throughout the state. Since 2008, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has given $1.5 million dollars to more than 150 Oklahoma nonprofits thanks to the ONE Awards.
“The finalists are recognized, not merely for their efforts to better their community, but for their quality of process toward that effort,” said David Hogan, Chairman of the ONE Awards Selection Commission. “From top level management to part time staff, these are committed individuals working together for the greater good of all Oklahomans.”
The annual ONE Awards program honors the outstanding work of Oklahoma nonprofit organizations. The nominees are selected by the ONE Awards selection commission composed of Oklahomans from all over the state representing a variety of backgrounds and interests. Following the initial nominations, the nonprofit organizations are asked to submit an in-depth application demonstrating how they achieve excellence every day in the work they accomplish.
“We are honored to have been selected as one of the finalists for this esteemed award,” said D’Lese Travis, executive director of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. “We are grateful for the prestigious recognition of the hard work and devotion of investing in the next generation of leaders in Oklahoma.”
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
For Immediate Release: January 29, 2018
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is proud to have been chosen as one of 24 Oklahoma organizations declared as finalists for a $10,000 award and title of the state’s top nonprofit.
On April 14, the 24 finalists will join supporters at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center to celebrate and hear the announcement of winners at the 11th Annual ONE Awards. Finalists are divided into eight mission categories and receive $5,000, with category winners receiving $7,500. At the end of the evening, an overall winner receives $10,000 and the title of the top nonprofit in the state.
In total, organizations receive $150,000 to recognize the impact of their charitable work throughout the state. Since 2008, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has given $1.5 million dollars to more than 150 Oklahoma nonprofits thanks to the ONE Awards.
“The finalists are recognized, not merely for their efforts to better their community, but for their quality of process toward that effort,” said David Hogan, Chairman of the ONE Awards Selection Commission. “From top level management to part time staff, these are committed individuals working together for the greater good of all Oklahomans.”
The annual ONE Awards program honors the outstanding work of Oklahoma nonprofit organizations. The nominees are selected by the ONE Awards selection commission composed of Oklahomans from all over the state representing a variety of backgrounds and interests. Following the initial nominations, the nonprofit organizations are asked to submit an in-depth application demonstrating how they achieve excellence every day in the work they accomplish.
“We are honored to have been selected as one of the finalists for this esteemed award,” said D’Lese Travis, executive director of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum. “We are grateful for the prestigious recognition of the hard work and devotion of investing in the next generation of leaders in Oklahoma.”
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to advance the development of this world class leadership training institution and museum. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.