HALL OF HONOR (established 1986) is awarded when there is deemed a worthy recipient in any year. Criteria include the nominee’s contributions to state and local community theatre, involvement in all aspects of theatre work, and an OCTA member. This is OCTA’s highest recognition for lifetime achievement in service to Oklahoma nonprofit theatre and to OCTA.
History: This award was suggested by Denny Vick during his term as Executive Director of OCTA in 1986. This award is to be given to an OCTA member who has accomplished significant things for OCTA.
Hall of Honor Past Recipients
2025
Mark Roberts, Tulsa
2024
Richard Robertson, Tulsa
2022
Jere Uncapher, Tulsa (awarded posthumously) (deceased)
2019
Rebecca Fry, Shawnee
2018
Louis Wagner, Porum
2017
Sally Barners, Broken Arrow
Chuck Tweed, Midwest City
2016
Kitty Goodwin, Clinton (awarded posthumously) (deceased)
2015
Thamazin Harrison, Alva
2014
Julie Tattershall, Tulsa
2012
Donovan Hamilton, Tulsa
Martha Cherbini, Muskogee
2011
Suzanne Boles, Grove
Diane Chapel, Edmond
2010
Shonda Currell, Elk City
2009
Doobie Potter, Oklahoma City
2006
Joel Wellnitz, Ardmore
2002
Sharon Burum, Duncan
1999
Tom Cowley, Ponca City
Mike Perkins, Clinton
Gene Williams, Hobart
1997
Patt Ward Curtin, Watonga
Bill LaRue, Clinton (awarded posthumously) (deceased)
Ron Martin, Oklahoma City
1993
Mary Patterson, Oklahoma City (deceased)
1992
Doris Edon, Tulsa
Charles Hair, Tulsa (deceased)
Jack Liggett, Bartlesville
1991
John Patterson, Oklahoma City (deceased)
Jimmy Vaughn, Oklahoma City (deceased)
1989
Dwayne Brittain, Duncan
Betty Wagner, Stillwater
Jeanne Adams Wray, Stillwater (deceased)
1988
Bill Crawford, Lawton (deceased)
Curt Schwartz, Oklahoma City (deceased)
1987
Lil Williams, Ardmore (deceased)
Fiske Robertson, Bartleville (deceased)
Jon Wagner, Stillwater (deceased)