Sunshine Award

Recognizes a public official or governmental body that has shown a commitment to freedom of information.

2026: John Pfeiffer, author of legislation to enforce open records laws as a state Representative 2026: Thomas Schneider, deputy general counsel, Oklahoma Attorney General’s office
2024-25: Lori Hendricks, Wagoner County clerk 2023-24: Genter Drummond, State Attorney General
2022: Cindy Byrd, State Auditor and Inspector
2021: Brittany Coley-Roberts, Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES)
2020: Rep. Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City
2019: Judge Thad Balkman, District Judge for the 21st Judicial District in central Oklahoma
2018: Doug Wilson, Assistant District Attorney, Tulsa County
2017: Frances Kersey, City Clerk of Oklahoma City
2016: Gary Jones, State Auditor & Inspector
2015: Rep. Bobby Cleveland, R-Slaughterville
2014: Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City
2013: Rep. Jason Nelson, R-Oklahoma City
2012: Brandon Clabes, Police Chief, Midwest City
2011: Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie
2010: Kristy Yager, Public Information Director, Oklahoma City
2009: Carolyn Kusler, Wagoner County Clerk
2008: Malia Bennett and John Warren, Oklahoma Senate Staff