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FOI Oklahoma’s 2026 award winners, Black Hole recipient to be recognized at Oklahoma Local News Summit

Two local journalists, a private citizen, a Republican state lawmaker and the deputy general counsel for the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office are winners of the 2026 Freedom of Information Oklahoma Awards. FOI Oklahoma also bestowed its Black Hole Award on public officials for signing non-disclosure agreements with data center developers.

The FOI Oklahoma awards will be officially presented during the First Amendment Congress at the inaugural Oklahoma Local News Summit Friday, Oct. 23, in Tulsa. This one-day celebration of local news and the public’s right to know is a nonprofit fundraiser, training event and three-way awards ceremony presented by FOI Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Media Center and the Oklahoma Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Visit tinyurl.com/oklasummit26 for details.

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