Oklahoma Education Awards for Arts Excellence
2026 Oklahoma Education Awards for Arts Excellence
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is pleased to join with the Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education, the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Arts Council for the 36th Annual Oklahoma Education Awards for Arts Excellence. It is important to recognize outstanding school board members, school administrators, and fine arts educators for their leadership and support of quality arts education and academic excellence in Oklahoma schools. In addition, we recognize and honor selected juniors and seniors who have excelled in their art forms (voice, instrumental, piano, dance, drama/theatre, and visual art).
2026 Teacher, Administrator, Board of Education Nomination Form
Before starting the student application, interested students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to review the application guidance information sheet. Application deadline is March 1, 2026.
Applications will be adjudicated in March 2026, and all applicants will be notified of their status (awarded or not awarded) by March 31.
The 2026 Awards Ceremony will be held on April 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Center.
Questions? Email Elizabeth Maughan elizabeth.maughan@sde.ok.gov
