James Crosby

For 38 of the last 46 years, James Crosby has served as City Manager for the City of Norman, the City of Piedmont and the City of Yukon, where he is currently serving. He received the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Yukon Chamber of Commerce as someone who makes significant contributions to the Yukon community. In 2008 Crosby was the recipient of the Oklahoma Municipal League Gerald Wilkins Award given to a city manager who has demonstrated outstanding performance. And in 2003 he was a finalist for the Oklahoma Municipal League Don Rider Award, one given to individuals who have made significant contributions to their community and profession.

Crosby has served as a board member of the National Recreation and Parks Association, the Arts Festival of Oklahoma, the INTEGRIS Canadian County Hospital and Yukon Chamber of Commerce. He has received many accolades for initiating Yukon’s Christmas in the Park, having a vision for Chisholm Trail Park, establishing a commercial corridor in Yukon, and returning to the helm to provided superb financial leadership during the worst financial setback the City of Yukon has ever suffered.

Noted as being wise beyond his years, he is considered one of the most forward-thinking city leaders in Oklahoma. One with an open-door policy who enjoys engaging citizens, businesspeople, city personnel and elected leaders as he works for the betterment of Yukon. He is thought of as a “hands-on” leader.

CDeborah MinerDecember 1, 20212021

Mick Cornett

The son of a postal worker and school teacher, Mick Cornett is a fifth-generation Oklahoman. Today, Mayor Cornett is in the final months of a successful 14-year run as Oklahoma City’s first four-term Mayor. He’s considered one of the most honored mayors in U.S. history – top mayor in the state, top mayor in the country – and an international panel selected him as the No. 2 mayor in the world. Newsweek magazine called him one of the “five most innovative Mayors in the United States.” Governing named him “Public Official of the Year” in 2010. Politico placed him on the publication’s Politico 50 list of “thinkers, doers, and visionaries transforming American politics in 2015.”

CMatthew BurlesonMay 7, 20202017

Michael Anthony Crawford

He is the sole recipient of the President's Gold Award from the Oklahoma Municipal League, which was created in 2011 to recognize service to Oklahoma local governments and officials, by a non-public official. Mike worked for the City of Edmond for 2 years prior to going into private practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). That, along with experience gained from auditing cities and towns "hooked" him on local government.

CMatthew BurlesonMay 7, 20202016

James Couch

While other Oklahoma City officials have been recognized for establishing “The Oklahoma Standard” for emergency response after the Murrah Building Bombing, Jim Couch is widely recognized for setting “The Oklahoma Standard” for community partnerships and redevelopment. This new standard is based on his ability to bring together for common goals the governmental, business, and residential communities throughout the greater metropolitan area. As one support letter noted:

CMatthew BurlesonMay 7, 20202007

Elaine Grace Carr

Elaine Carr was first asked to run for West Siloam Springs town council in 1998 so after much thought, she filed for the Ward 4 position and won. She’s served on the town council for 19 years and was appointed mayor in 2003, a position she continues to hold. Elaine has been the longest mayor to ever serve West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, where she strives daily to make a great place to live. She loves what she does to help bring jobs and economic development to the community.

CMatthew BurlesonMay 7, 20202017