PROUD TO BE A BROADCASTER

As the events of May 19th and 20th unfolded in Central Oklahoma, the work of the local broadcasters was simply amazing. Television stations and their Radio partners provided unprecedented coverage that saved countless lives. The skill and accuracy of the severe weather coverage was instrumental in making the public aware of the impending storm with very little notice. Broadcasters' experience and the trust they have developed with the public insured that fewer lives would be lost.

WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS,
THE BROADCASTER DELIVERS

To put the devastation in perspective, over 2,400 homes and business where completely destroyed. And yet, the very unique Oklahoma coalition of television stations with their simulcasting radio partners provided the finest warning coverage there ever could have been. Every single broadcaster in Central Oklahoma was responsible for saving lives. Every single broadcaster took their responsibility very seriously.

BROADCASTERS ARE THE FIRST INFORMERS

When other media outlets were paralyzed by the weather and when other options avoided the responsibility of protecting…..the broadcasters of Oklahoma delivered. For this we should all be very proud.

THANK YOU OKLAHOMA BROADCASTERS

This is why we are in this business and this is why we serve. This is why we have earned the trust of our neighbors and why we will continue to be the backbone for all Oklahomans.

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OAB congratulates our six Education Foundation scholarship winners. These deserving students will each receive $2,000 for the 2013-14 academic year.

Jonathan Freeman, University of Oklahoma

Caleb Howard, Oklahoma City University

Heather Dillingham, University of Central Oklahoma

Eloise Herbert, Cameron University

Paige DeLozier, Rogers State University

Sandra O'Brien, Cameron University

 

OAB also congratulates our 2013 Lisa John Faculty Fellowship
recipient, Instructor Mark Scott, University of Central Oklahoma. The $3,000 Fellowship is a four-week work program at an Oklahoma radio or television station. It provides an opportunity for faculty members at Oklahoma's broadcast schools to update their skills and
develop closer relationships with radio and television broadcasters.