Oklahoma Historical Society Awards and Honors

Guardian of History Award

The Guardian of History Award recognizes elected officials who provide outstanding support for our mission to collect, preserve, and share Oklahoma’s unique and fascinating history. Recipients of the award recognize the critical role the OHS plays as a state agency and are vocal proponents of its continued success. Recipients receive a plaque of recognition.

YearName
2026Speaker Kyle Hilbert
2026Senator Dana Prieto
2025Senator Jo Anna Dossett
2025Representative John Pfeiffer
2024Representative Bob Ed Culver
2024Senator Kevin Matthews
2023Representative Ty Burns
2023Senator Roger Thompson
2022Senator Darcy Jech
2022Representative Carl Newton