Past Conferences and Award Winners

2026 OAOA CONFERENCE
March 8 - March 11, 2026

LOCATION: 
Ardmore Convention Center 

NOTES:
39th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Airport of the Year

Max Westheimer Airport, The University of Oklahoma
Airport Manager of the Year

Lance Larkin, A.A.E.
Corporate Champ

Lochner
President's Award

Patrick Barnes
Lance Larkin, A.A.E.

Victor Bird Airvangelist Award

Representative Nicole Miller
Recognition of the President

Dan Luttrell, C.M., ACE, OCAP
O.C.A.P. Recipients

Patrick Schiltz
Kenneth Primeaux
C. Scott Law
Melissa Stuart
Jim Thrash
Cory Smith
Eric Reyes
Jarvis Carter Jr.
Sarah Wilmoth
Steven Wright
Terri Wilkie
Rebekah Wade
Marcela Rodriguez
Michell McPherson
Kennetta Lee
Jerry Smittle
Sheri Rider
Eric Kien
Brian Stone
Camren Owens
Jeffrey Johnson
John Horton
Louis Schipman
Richard Jackson
Brandy Stephenson
Kristina Taylor

2025 OAOA CONFERENCE
March 30 - April 2, 2025

LOCATION: 
Shangri-La Resort & Golf Club, Monkey Island, OK 

2024-2025 PRESIDENT: 
Austin Wheeler Airport Manager, Tulsa Riverside Airport

NOTES:
38th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Airport of the Year

Stillwater Regional Airport
Airport Manager of the Year

Kellie Reed, C.M.
Corporate Champ

KSA
Heritage Award

Jim Bridenstine
President's Award

Nick Young
Paul Priegel, A.A.E.
Peter van pelt, A.A.E.
Darby Albrecht

Victor Bird Airvangelist Award

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell  

Pioneer Award

Don Nuzum

Emeritus  Award

Ken Madison
Appreciation to the President

Austin Wheeler, C.M.
O.C.A.P. Recipients

Amber Mcdougle                     
Blake Greene
Bonnie Dominick
Brett Johnston
Caleb Phillips
Carolyn Windham
Colby Linder
Danielle Quinnett
Derek Malone
Eric Baer
Elizabeth Jines
Grant Tumey 
Jessica Byerly
Joe Frana
Joshua Turnbull
Lona Spears
Melissa Ferbrache
Michael Dahl
Michael Kerr
Michelle Foulks
Mychael Shouse
Natasha Gatz
Nathan Dick
Nicci Harrell 
Pam Martindale
Paul Myers
Sarah Johnson
Scot Meek
Sean Gibson
Sharita Hill
Stephanie Stark
Tara Summerlin
Thomas Mcgann
Tiffany Lawson
Zachary Smith

2024 OAOA CONFERENCE
April 14 - 17, 2024

LOCATION: 
Shangri-La Resort & Golf Club, Monkey Island, OK 

2023-2024 PRESIDENT: 
Keston Cook, Enid Woodring Regional Airport

NOTES:
37th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Airport of the Year Ardmore Municipal Airport
Airport Manager of the Year Lisa Jewett
Appreciation Award

Austin Wheeler
Chris Wadsworth
Corporate Champ Parkhill
Heritage Award Senator Adam Pugh
President's Award Brittany Holt
Victor Bird Airvangelist Award  Michelle Coppedge
Appreciation to the President Keston Cook
O.C.A.P. Recipients Andrew Arms
Leandra Blair
Joe Callahan
Randy Culwell
Lawrence Danko
Kim Fairbanks
Josh Floyd
Joshua Matekovic
Kiona Ramirez

2023 OAOA CONFERENCE
March 26 - 29, 2023

LOCATION: 
Shangri-La Resort & Golf Club, Monkey Island, OK 

2022-2023 PRESIDENT: 
Alexis Higgins, A.A.E., Tulsa International Airport (TUL)

NOTES:
36th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Alexis Higgins, A.A.E.
Appreciation Award Foster Becquet, C.M.
Michelle Bouziden   
Airport of the Year Wiley Post Airport
Airport Manager of the Year Kristy Slater
Corporate Champ Garver
ASAP Energy
Heritage Award Representative Kyle Hilbert 
Pioneer Award Peter Van Pelt, A.A.E.
Airvangelist Award Lisa Jewett
President's Award Paul Priegel, A.A.E.

2022 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 10 - 13, 2022

LOCATION: 
The Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK 

2021-2022 PRESIDENT: 
Paul Priegel, A.A.E., Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)

NOTES:
35th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Paul Priegel -SWO
Airport of the Year El Reno Regional Airport
Airport Manager of the Year Tracy Yoder
Atta Girl Sandra Shelton
Atta Boy Gary Johnson
Corporate Champ Toby Baker, P.E.
Pioneer Award Lee and Jan Williams

Airvangelist Award

 Senator Jim Inhofe
President's Award

Alexis Hggins, A.A.E.
Foster Becquet, C.M.
Emeritus Membership

Peter VanPelt
Gary Johnson
Mark Kranenberg
Dan Ohsonarge
Walk Strong

2021 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 6 - 8, 2021

LOCATION:
Virtual

2020-2021 PRESIDENT: 
Lance Lamkin, A.A.E, - Max Westheimer Airport (OUN)

NOTES:
34th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Lance Lampkin - OUN
Airport of the Year Max Westheimer
Airport Manager of the Year Lance Lampkin
Atta Girl Alexis Higgins
Kristy Slater
Atta Boy Austin Helms
Foster Becquet
Chase Tindle
Grayson Ardies
Corporate Champ Peter Van Pelt 
Airvangelist Award Victor Bird
President's Award Paul Priegel

2020 OAOA CONFERENCE
Cancelled due to COVID 19

LOCATION: 
Cancelled - Presented at Following OAOA Quarterly Meeting

2019-2020 PRESIDENT: 
Pat Hurley - Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW)

NOTES:
33rd Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Pat Hurley - LAW
Airport of the Year Guthrie / Edmond Regional Airport - GOK
Airport Manager of the Year Schellon Stanley - GOK
Atta Girl Jenny Lott
Lisa Jewett
Schellon Stanley
Atta Boy Paul Priegel
Drew Saffell
Leo Murphree
Lance Lamkin
Corporate Champ Don Nuzum
Heritage Award Gary Johnson
President's Award

Vic Bird
Scholarship

Austin Helms

2019 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 28 - MAY 2, 2019

LOCATION: 
Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, Broken Arrow, OK

2018-2019 PRESIDENT: 
Erick Winn - Claremore Regional (GCM)

NOTES:
35th OAOA Birthday
32nd Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Eric Winn - GCM
Airport of the Year

South Grand Lake Regional - 1K8
Airport Manager of the Year Brent Howard - 1K8
Atta Girl Stephanie James - Delta
Atta Boy Paul Priegel - SWO
Corporate Champ Bart Gilbreath - Garver
Pioneer Award Barbara McNally
Heritage Award Bob Williams
President's Award Jenny Lott - Mead & Hunt
Honorary Member Gary Johnson
Walt Strong

2018 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 29 - MAY 1, 2018

LOCATION: 
Hyatt Regency, Tulsa, OK

2017-2018 PRESIDENT: 
Lisa Jewett, Grove Regional Airport (GMJ)

NOTES:
31st Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
In Memory of
 Walter "Rick" Mullaney
Appreciation to the President Lisa Jewett - GMJ
Airport of the Year Okmulgee Regional Airport
Airport Manager of the Year Gary Utley
Atta Girl Jenny Lott
Sandra Shelton
Atta Boy Scott Keith
Derek Blackshare
Corporate Champ Bart Gilbreath - Garver
Pioneer Award Dale Williams
President's Award Kelly Fincannon
Honorary Member Jeff Hough

2017 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 23 - 26, 2017

LOCATION: 
The Atherton Hotel - Oklahoma State University

2016-2017 PRESIDENT: 
Kristy Slater, Wiley Post Airport (OKC)

NOTES:
30th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Kristy Slater - OKC
Airport of the Year Stillwater Regional Airport
Airport Manager of the Year Gary Johnson
Atta Girl Schellon Stanley
Molly Fitzgerald
Jenny Lott
Amanda Chilson
Jan Williams
Atta Boy

Toby Baker
Lee Williams
Corporate Champ Toby Baker - CEC
Pioneer Award Robert (Bob) Williams
President's Award Schellon Stanley
Scholarship Blake Green
Lance Lamkin

2016 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 17 - 20, 2016

LOCATION: 
Marriott Conference Center at NCED, Norman, OK

2015-2016 PRESIDENT: 
Garry Lynn
(Walt Strong served as President Pro Tem for the last 3 months of the term when Garry had to step down due to health reasons.)

NOTES:
29th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Garry Lynn
Airport of the Year Enid Woodring Regional Airport
Airport Manager of the Year Dan Ohnesorge
Atta Girl Lisa Jewett
Jan Williams
Selena Belvin
Atta Boy Lee Williams
Lance Lamkin
Corporate Champ CEC // Infrastructure Solutions
Heritage Award Jeff Mulder
Pioneer Award Jeff Hough
President's Award Lisa Jewett
TACT Garry Lynn

2015 JOINT OAOA - AAAE CONFERENCE
MARCH 7 - 11, 2015

LOCATION: 
Hyatt Regency, Tulsa, OK

THEME:
The Changing Airport Market Place

2014-2015 PRESIDENT: 
Chris Bryant, Ardmore Municipal Airport

NOTES:
This was a joint conference with OAOA / SCC-AAAE / OAC
28th Annual Conference

 

 AWARDS WINNERS
In Memory Of
 Joyce Benge
Tim Whitman
Appreciation to the President Chris Bryant
Airport of the Year Madill Municipal
Airport Manager of the Year Jeff Mulder, TAA
Atta Girl Kristy Slater, WPA
Alexis Higgins, TAA
Atta Boy Justin Heid, GOK
Corporate Champ Garver, LLC
Pioneer Award Walt Strong, OUN
President's Award Pam Lankford

2014 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 7 - 9, 2014

LOCATION: 
Holiday Inn and Ardmore Convention Center, Ardmore, OK

2013-2014 PRESIDENT: 
Chris Bryant, Ardmore Municipal Airport

NOTES:
27th Annual Conference

 

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Chris Bryant
Airport of the Year Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport
Airport Manager of the Year Justin Heid
Atta Boy Kirk Evans
Garry Lynn
Corporate Champ Garver LLC
Pioneer Award Steve Mushrush
Heritage Award Victor Bird
President's Award Bob Williams

2013 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 8 - 10, 2013

LOCATION: 
Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at The Reed Conference Center, Midwest City, OK

THEME:
Our Voice for Aviation

2012-2013 PRESIDENT: 
Dan Ohnesorge, Enid Woodring Airport

NOTES:
26th Annual Conference

 

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Don Ohnesorge
Atta Girl Joyce Benge
Atta Boy Gary Johnson, Stillwater
Chris Bryant, Ardmore
Curtis Brown, Garver
Corporate Champ H.W. Lochner, Inc.
Pioneer Award Peter Van Pelt
President's Award Schellon Stanley
Honorary Member Pam Lankford

2012 OAOA CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 26 - 29, 2012

LOCATION: 
Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center, Tulsa, OK

THEME:
Building Aviation Through Partnership

2011-2012 PRESIDENT: 
Gary Johnson, Stillwater Regional Airport

NOTES:
This was a joint conference with OAOA / FAA / OAC
25th Annual Conference

 

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Gary Johnson
Airport of the Year Ardmore Municipal Airport
Corporate Champ H.W. Lochner, Inc.
Pioneer Award Joyce Benge
President's Award Curtis Brown
Plaques of Appreciation Given to:

The Hon. Governor Mary Fallin
The Hon. Dewey Bartlett, Jr., Tulsa Mayor
Federal Aviation Administration
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission

2011 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 10 - 13, 2011

LOCATION: 
Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at The Reed Conference Center, Midwest City, OK

THEME:
Focusing on the Future

2010-2011 PRESIDENT: 
Don Nuzum, Ponca City

NOTES:
24th Annual Conference

 

 AWARDS WINNERS
Letter of Commendation Randy Huff
Appreciation to the President Don Nuzum
Airport of the Year University of Oklahoma Max Westheimer
Airport Manager of the Year Walter Strong, University of Oklahoma Max Westheimer
Atta Girl Pam Lankford
Atta Boy Jeff Hough
Corporate Champ LBR, Inc.
Pioneer Award Carl Cannizzaro, Horizon
President's Award Gary Johnson, Stillwater
Honorary Members Inducted

Robert Williams
Lynn Pinson
Phil Stone
Don Powers
Dana Batey

2010 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 25 - 28, 2010

LOCATION: 
Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel & Conference Center, Norman, OK

2009-2010 PRESIDENT: 
Schellon Adkins, OU Max Westheimer Airport

NOTES:
23rd Annual Conference

 

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Schellon Adkins
Airport of the Year (Commercial) Lawton-Ft. Sill Regional Airport
Airport of the Year (General Aviation) Guymon Municipal
Airport Manager of the Year Barbara McNally, Lawton-Ft. Sill
Atta Boy

Frank Bice
Chris Bryant
Garry Lynn
Jim Thrash
Corporate Champ BWR
Pioneer Award Lynn Pinson
President's Award Robert T. Williams
Pam Lankford

2009 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 26 - 29, 2009

LOCATION: 
OSU Alumni Center/ Cimarron Hotel & Suites, Stillwater, OK

THEME:
Silver Celebration

2008-2009 PRESIDENT: 
Jim Thrash, Will Rogers World Airport, OKC

NOTES:

25th Anniversary of OAOA
22nd Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Letter of Commendation

Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Oklahoma City Department of Airports
Tulsa Airport Authority
Appreciation to the President Jim Thrash
Airport of the Year Ada Municipal Airport
Airport Manager of the Year Terry Hall, Ada Municipal Airport
Atta Girl Joyce Benge
Atta Boy Gary Johnson
Curtis Brown
Peter Van Pelt
George Hargett
Corporate Champ The Worx Company
Pioneer Award Leo Murphree, Jr.
President's Award Pam Lankford
Gary Johnson
Heritage Award Commander John Herrington

2008 JOINT SCCAAAE / OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 5 - 9, 2008

LOCATION: 
Double Tree Warren Place, Tulsa, OK

THEME:
New Realities for Airports

2007-2008 PRESIDENT: 
Jeff Hough, Tulsa Airport Authority

NOTES:
Joint SCCAAAE/OAOA Conference
21st Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS

Appreciation to the President

 Jeff Hough

Airport of the Year

 Enid Woodring Regional

Airport Director of the Year

 Don Cornell

Atta Boy

 Steve Mushrush
Scott Keith

Corporate Champ

 Blackshare Environmental Solutions, Derek Blackshare
Pioneer George Hargett

2007 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 9-11, 2007

LOCATION: 
The Rennaissance, Oklahoma City, OK

2006-2007 PRESIDENT: 
Scott Keith, Wiley Post / Clarence E. Page Airport

NOTES:
20th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS

Appreciation to the President

Airport of the Year

Airport Director of the Year

Corporate Champ
Pioneer

2006 OAOA CONFERENCE
MARCH 12 - 14, 2006

LOCATION: 
The Rennaissance, Oklahoma City, OK

THEME:
Celebrating 20 Years

2005-2006 PRESIDENT: 
Phil Stone, Tulsa International

NOTES:
19th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS

Appreciation to the President

Airport of the Year
Corporate Champ

2005 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 17 - 19, 2005

LOCATION: 
Clarion, Oklahoma City, OK

2004-2005 PRESIDENT: 
Walt Strong, OU Max Westheimer Airport

NOTES:
18th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President Walt Strong
Airport Of the Year (Commercial) Ponca City Regional
Airport of the Year (GA) Ardmore Municipal
Atta Boy Jim Thrash, Will Rogers World Airport
Atta Girl Erin Wright, OAC

Corporate Champ

 LBR Inc.

Pioneer

 Gary Johnson, Stillwater Regional
Appreciation Peter Regan

2004 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 18 - 20, 2004

LOCATION: 
Westin, Oklahoma City, OK

2003-2004 PRESIDENT: 
David Scott, Altus Regional

NOTES:
17th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President
Airport Of the Year
Atta Girl

Corporate Champ
Pioneer

2003 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 6 - 8, 2003

LOCATION: 
Lake Texhoma Lodge, Kingston, OK

THEME:
OAOA '03 - Doing It... Wright

2002-2003 PRESIDENT: 
Terry Hall, Ada Regional

NOTES:
16th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President
Airport Of the Year
Atta Boy

Corporate Champ
Pioneer

2002 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 13 - 16, 2002

LOCATION: 
Two Corporate Plaza, Tulsa, OK

THEME:
Securing Our Future

2001-2002 PRESIDENT: 
Barbara McNally, Lawton-Ft Sill Regional

NOTES:
15th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President
Airport Of the Year
Atta Boy

Corporate Champ
Pioneer

2001 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 22 - 25, 2001

LOCATION: 
Altus, Quartz Mountain Lodge

THEME:
Soaring With The Eagles... Again

2000-2001 PRESIDENT: 
Bob Williams, Tulsa International

NOTES:
14th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS

Appreciation to the President

 Bob Williams
Airport Of The Year Stillwater Regional
Atta Girl Beth Terrell
Atta Boy Mark Kranenburg
Stephen Cooks
Allan Edwards
Corporate Champ Atkins, Benham Inc.
Pioneer Terry Leard, Leard Bice Reeder, Inc.

2000 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 16 - 18, 2000

LOCATION: 
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THEME:
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1999-2000 PRESIDENT: 
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NOTES:
13th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President
Airport Of the Year
Atta Boy

Atta Girl

Corporate Champ
Pioneer

1999 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 25 - 27, 1999

LOCATION: 
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THEME:
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1998-1999 PRESIDENT: 
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NOTES:
12th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President
Airport Of the Year
Atta Boy

Corporate Champ
Appreciation

1998 OAOA CONFERENCE
APRIL 2 - 4, 1998

LOCATION: 
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THEME:
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1997-1998 PRESIDENT: 
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NOTES:
11th Annual Conference

 AWARDS WINNERS
Appreciation to the President
Airport Of the Year
Atta Boy
Appreciation

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