This nomination is for the BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD. 

It is presented to a member business with more than 25 employees and an established history in the area. They must have achieved substantial business-oriented goals or objectives, or have made significant contributions to community oriented projects through voluntary efforts.  Results may show growth in employee numbers, increase in sales volume, Innovation of products or services offered, response to adversity, and contributions of time and resources to the community.  

Finalist nominees will be recognized at the Holiday Luncheon on December 11 and the awards will be presented at the Evening of Accolades on January 27, 2026. 

Self nominations are welcome. 

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 10, 2025. 

Nominee finalists will be asked to provide additional information for consideration. 

Previous Honorees for Business of the Year are:

Metropolitan Library System

Oklahoma Natural Gas

YMCA of OKC

Focus Federal Credit Union

LWPB Architecture (now Larson Design Group)

First Fidelity Bank

Bethany Children's Health Center

Allegiance Credit Union

Coppermark Bank (now Prosperity Bank)

Putnam City Public Schools

OG&E

First Bethany Bank & Trust

City of Bethany

Southern Nazarene University 

and others...