The Terry Hyman Award:

This award is presented during the OkCARE Legislative Breakfast in March.  This is awarded to a legislator who has been an advocate for the children of Oklahoma.

The Certified Child Care Worker of the Year Award:

This award is presented during our Annual Certified Child Care Worker Conference in September.  This award is presented to a residential home person or couple and state shelter employee who was nominated by their peers and supervisor(s) for outstanding work in child care.

The Following Awards are Presented during the Annual Fall Meeting in November:

Social Service Award:

The Social Service Award is presented each year to the individual who has exercised extraordinary effort in the deliveryof social services to children, youth and their families in Oklahoma.

George Parlier Award:

The George Parlier Award is presented to the professional involved in direct care services to youth, either administrator or direct care worker, for outstanding contributions to the child care profession in Oklahoma.

Humanitarian Award: 

The Humanitarian Award is presented each year to the individual who has made a significant, positive impact on the juvenile justice system in Oklahoma.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

Certified Child Care Worker of the Year:

2009:  Edith Lawrence, Laura Dester Shelter

2008:  Wes Morehead, OBHC, Owasso

             Latricia Bartee, Pauline E. Mayer Shelter

2007:  Jason & Shelita Reeves, Circle of Care, UMCH

            Sue Stucks, Laura Dester Shelter

2006:  Milissa Litke, OBHC, Oklahoma City

            Michael Shaw, Laura Dester Shelter

2005:   J.D. & Kim Linn, Circle of Care, United Methodist Children's Home

             Debra Samaneigo,

2004:  Candace Morton, Circle of Care, Frances E. Willard

            Carolyn Phillips, Pauline E. Mayer Shelter

2003:  Kevin & Leslie Klamm, Circle of Care, Holisinger Home

            Kim Stewart, Pauline E. Mayer Shelter

2002:  Gail & Susan Hill, OBHC, Oklahoma City

2001:  Edwina Polk, Pauline E. Mayer Shelter

FALL MEETING/ HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS:

2005:   Ray Gibson

2004:  Howard Hendrick, DHS

2003:  Tony Kennedy, Oklahoma Baptist Children's Home

2002:  Bill Brown

2001:  Sue Putman, DHS Licensing

FALL MEETING/ GEORGE PARLIER AWARD RECIPIENTS:

2005: Ryan & Paula Wilson, Circle of Care, Holsinger Home

2004:  Adam Taylor, Circle of Care, United Methodist Children's Home

2003:  Jason Charles, Circle of Care

2002:  Larry Swafford, Circle of Care, United Methodist Boys Ranch

2001:  Tom Campbell, Circle of Care

FALL MEETING/ SOCIAL SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS:

2005:  Kellie Duvall, Sand Springs Home

2004:  Summer Rogers, Oklahoma Baptist Children's Home

2003:  David Wrenn, Pauline E. Mayer Shelter

2002:  Susan Owen, Pauline E. Mayer Group Home

2001:  Sue Combers, OBHC, Madill