Excellence in Education Banquet

The 2026 Excellence in Education Banquet will be held on March 31, 2026, at Moore Norman Technology Center - South Penn Campus. We would like to invite you to join us for a special evening featuring dinner, entertainment, and the presentation of awards and scholarships. If you would like to join us for this event, please call the Chamber office to purchase your tickets. 

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Elizabeth Fox at ElizabethFox@southokc.com or (405) 634-1436.

We are still in need of several items for Student of the Year nominee backpacks and goody/snack bags. Your donations will directly support these students as they transition into their next chapter.
 
Needed Items for Backpacks (13 total)
Dorm Essentials & Supplies
Bedding 
Toiletries
School Supplies


Needed Items for Snack Bags (16 total):
Popcorn
Chips
Gift Cards
Various Snacks
 
Additional donations, such as bedding, towels, laundry supplies, personal care items, school supplies, kitchen essentials, and non-perishable snacks, are also greatly appreciated. All donations can be purchased through a Walmart registry list and sent directly to the South OKC Chamber through the link below. Additional donations can also be dropped off at the South Oklahoma City Chamber Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m.-12p.m. Thank you for investing in the future of these students!

https://www.walmart.com/registry/TR/1d3e7da2-7cd8-41ee-8d70-795ae347c084

Premier Presenting Sponsor: South OKC Walmart Supercenters
Presenting Sponsors: Armstrong Bank, Frontier State Bank, Mid-America Christian University, Moore Norman Technology Center, and Oklahoma City Community College
Administrator of the Year Sponsor: MidFirst Bank
Teacher of the Year Sponsors: GEICO OKC South, Main Event Entertainment, and Sovereign Bank
Special Participation Sponsor: Women of the South
Technology Teacher of the Year Sponsors: Metro Technology Centers and Moore Norman Technology Center
Student of the Year Sponsors: Oklahoma City Community College, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 344, South OKC Walmart Supercenters, TAP Architecture, and Tinker Federal Credit Union
Scholarships Provided by: Arvest Bank, GEICO OKC South, and INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center
Gift Bag Sponsor: Walker Companies
Program Sponsor: OG&E
Education Champion: Armstrong Bank, Devon Energy Corporation, and Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes and Cemeteries