ONE Awards

About the ONE Awards

The Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards is an annual gala dedicated to honoring the outstanding work of Oklahoma nonprofits statewide. Featuring a seated dinner, a special awards ceremony, a video presentation highlighting the finalists and the Honorable George and Donna Nigh serving as the honorary chairs, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits brings together the best nonprofits in the state to honor them for their excellence and dedication. The event also serves as the primary fundraising event for the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (the Center), and its success enables the Center to do even more for communities throughout Oklahoma.

Nomination, Selection and Awards Process
During the evening’s festivities, awards are presented to the 24 elite finalists. Three finalists are selected for each of the eight categories. The winner of each category is awarded $7,500, while the other two finalists are awarded $5,000. At the conclusion of the ceremony, one overall winner is announced and receives the $10,000 Award for Excellence. Almost $150,000 will be awarded throughout the evening.

Honorees do not apply for the awards, but are nominated and selected by the ONE Awards Selection Commission. The Commission is composed of Oklahomans from throughout the state representing a variety of backgrounds and interests. These esteemed individuals donate their time and expertise in selecting and nominating nonprofits in the service categories listed below. Commission members are appointed and serve staggered terms of one to three years. They meet twice over the several-month process to nominate and select nonprofits. Following the initial nomination, the nonprofits are asked to submit an in-depth application demonstrating how they achieve excellence every day in the work they do and why they should be considered for this significant honor.

ONE Awards Categories
Arts and Humanities
Community
Education
Health Services
Self-Sufficiency
Seniors
Sports and Recreation
Youth Development

Sponsor Levels

Nonprofit Table Patrons: $10,000
Recognition during pre-event publicity
Recognition on event signage
Recognition in event program
Premium seating for 8
Table tent recognition during event
Introduction from the podium during event
Video scroll recognition throughout the evening of the event

Nonprofit Table Sponsors: $5,000
Recognition in event program
Premium seating for 6
Introduction from the podium during event
Video scroll recognition throughout the evening of the event

Nonprofit Table Hosts: $2,500
Recognition in event program
Premium seating for 4
Video scroll recognition throughout the evening of the event

Nonprofit Table Friends: $1,000
Premium seating for 2
Video scroll recognition throughout the evening of the event

Individual Tickets: $150 per person