Achievers: 2022 Dean A. McGee award honorees announced
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Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership will honor three business and community leaders for their contributions to the downtown community at the 35th annual Dean A. McGee Awards on June 1 in the Skirvin Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom.
Rand Elliott, FAIA, will receive the Dean A. McGee Award for his lifetime contributions to downtown; the Stanley Draper Award will be presented to Debi Martin for her efforts in community excellence; and Marva Ellard will receive the Neal Horton Award for revitalization of downtown.
The 2022 Dean A. McGee Awards is a black-tie event that will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by a gourmet dinner at 7 p.m. The 2022 event co-chairs are former Mayor Mick Cornett and SSM St. Anthony Hospital President Tammy Powell. Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership President Jane Jenkins will present the State of Downtown address.
“This year’s honorees exemplify the same spirit as the three leaders for whom the awards are named,” said co-chair Cornett. “They have helped design downtown, transformed downtown areas and exemplified public service in developing a downtown that will serve future generations well. They helped shape and mold today’s downtown.”
Co-chair Powell added, “For decades, Rand, Debi and Marva have been dedicated to creating a downtown for future generations. It is wonderful that their downtown passion will be recognized at this year’s ceremony.”
The award is named after Dean A. McGee, an Oklahoma City business leader who chaired the Kerr-McGee Corporation from 1963 to 1983 and led efforts to construct the Myriad Gardens. He was passionate about developing downtown as a gathering place for future generations.
Tickets to the Dean A. McGee Awards are available to the public. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling 405-235-3500 or emailing Phi@DowntownOKC.com. Individual tickets are $300, and seating is limited. Corporate tables and sponsorships are also available.
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