DESCRIPTION
The Devon Community Hero Award, presented by the Thunder, is designed to honor outstanding Oklahomans who are making a significant difference in their community through their personal contributions of time, talent and/or finances. The program strives to recognize a wide diversity of people, from well-known Oklahomans to everyday heroes, highlighting the unique contributions they’ve made.
To Nominate a Community Hero,
2008-09 HONOREES
2008-09 honorees included:
Clara Luper
- Oklahoma Civil Rights leaderArmy Maj. Edward Pulido
- who works on behalf of injured veteransBALTO
- An Edmond North High School student group, who raised nearly $200,000 for the Make-a-Wish FoundationMax Yardley
- a Boy Scout who rescued a neighbor during a tornadoChristopher Dill
- Fallen Oklahoma City firefighterWayman Tisdale
- Oklahoma basketball legend
