Living intentionally and celebrating other people are high on Dana’s values list, so she strives for that in her own life and helps others do the same through her thoughtfully-curated shop in Oklahoma City.

When Emily couldn’t find the school experience she desired for her own kids, she took a bold, brave step and started one herself. Now, she provides the best learning environment she can for more than 100 local students.

Connector, mom, volunteer, Sunday school teacher and school board member are just a few of the titles Cynthia carries. Her nominator says what makes her truly exceptional is the way she walks in sacrificial servanthood through all of them.

A nurturer by nature, Elizabeth has changed the arts landscape in Oklahoma City with her presence and her passion for seeing others flourish.

She works a strenuous job and then shows up big time for her four kids, but Cierra wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s committed to helping others the way they’ve helped her.

Cynthia believes in the life-changing power of realizing the power of God’s magnificent love for you personally. She believes in it so much she’s dedicated more than 40 years of her life to teaching that principle to other women.

Because of her ability to see the big picture and equip others to handle the details, Elizabeth is coordinating land, incentives and economic tools to develop a bright future in the development for Oklahoma City.

Regardless of profession or life ambition, Cyndi believes everyone should aim to love themselves, show compassion toward others and always be a loyal and true friend. She’s leading by example.

An urbanist who commits her time and energy to building a city centered around people, we will likely see the effects of Cassi’s commitment to community for years to come in Oklahoma City.

Carrie describes some of her past traumas as “gut-wrenching,” but instead of being discouraged, she’s used those experiences to serve as a leader throughout the city, even co-owning a studio focused on mental and physical health for women.

Art is one of Brooke’s life joys, and she’s bringing that joy to others through creating more public art on businesses, parks and homes throughout Oklahoma City.

Somewhere along the journey of owning her own business and raising six children Ashley realized that the balance women often seek is not nearly as important as just finding a rhythm that works for your individual family. Now she’s committed to helping other women find theirs.

Bridget has been through some dark moments, but she remains an optimist through it all. She’s dedicated to being an advocate not just for herself and her own family, but all parents of children with special needs.

With a resume full of collegiate and professional accomplishments, it’s actually Ashley’s listening skills and genuine interest in others that make her truly exceptional.

All Brandi ever wanted to be when she grew up was a wife, mom and teacher, and she’s become all three. She doesn’t consider her role as kindergarten teacher a job, she says she considers it a joy.

Ariel was a drug addict living with her newborn in a vacant house with no electricity or running water when she was arrested and sent into a diversion program. She believes she was saved from that experience so she could prove to others even broken people can pursue a higher purpose and God can bring anything back to life.

Ashley believes it doesn’t take much to change someone’s day for the better, so she seeks out opportunities to be kind, caring and helpful to all those she encounters.

In all she does, Bailee has discovered her superpower is just leading with empathy and vulnerability. As simple as it sounds, it profoundly impacts the lives of her clients, students and everyone she comes across.

Now retired, Barbara seeks out any opportunity she can to improve organizational life for the non-profits she loves. Her commitment to never stop learning and helping those around her inspires everyone on her path.

Although Amy moved to Oklahoma to “retire,” she soon got right to work diversifying the local economy through starting a collection of endeavors around the film and entertainment industry and she brings her passion for learning and innovating into all she does.