Oklahoma Cultural Treasure Award

The Governor of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Arts Council may designate an individual as an Oklahoma Cultural Treasure if that individual is considered especially precious or valuable by a particular period, class, community or population. Among the criteria for the selection are that the designee must be 70 years of age or older, be a bearer of intangible cultural assets and have outstanding artistic or historical worth.

Oklahoma Cultural Treasures

2004  John Hope Franklin
2002  Wilson Hurley
2001  Charles Banks Wilson
1999  N. Scott Momaday
1997  Yvonne Chouteau
1997  Rosella Hightower
1997  Moscelyne Larkin
1997  Maria Tallchief
1997  Marjorie Tallchief
1995  Doc Tate Nevaquaya
1987  Te Ata

The Oklahoma Cultural Ambassador Award

The Governor of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Arts Council may designate an individual as an Oklahoma Cultural Ambassador. Established in 1984, the Oklahoma Cultural Ambassador award traditionally honors native Oklahomans who have made an impact in the arts, achieving national and international acclaim for their work.

Oklahoma Cultural Ambassador

2003 Leona Mitchell
2001 Alfre Woodard
1997 W. Richard West
1990 Stephen Dickson
1989 James Garner
1984 Allan Houser