KOB's 50k in 50 Days

This year marks the 50 anniversary of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. From its earliest days steadfast supporters of this organization and its mission to enhance the natural beauty of our great state have guided us to success. In recognition of this milestone and all that they have contributed to the success and longevity of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, we will present the Pendleton Wood Award to Governor and Mrs. Geoarge & Donna Nigh and posthumously to Governor and Mrs. Henry & Shirley Bellmon  at a 50th anniversary reception celebration on April 21, 2015.

Named in memory of a longtime supporter and advocate for Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, this award recognizes those individuals whose vision, dedication, and support nurtured this organization in its early years and ensured that it would succeed and serve the citizens of our state.

In its first two decades, Keep Oklahoma Beautiful was only able to survive because of the direct support of the Governor’s Office, their support during those crucial, early years allowed KOB to build the solid foundation on which we’ve grown. Today, KOB serves more communities around our state than ever before, and much of the credit for that success goes to our early supporters.

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) is a statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1965. KOB has undergone a number of incarnations throughout the years, changing with the times, while always working to achieve its mission.

Today's KOB operates on a modest budget funded by contributions, grants and performance contracts with corporate partners and state agencies. KOB's volunteer board of directors guides our programs, which target grassroots efforts of Oklahomans involved with community and environmental improvement.