FAM

Awards and Recognition

Since FAM opened in September 2021, we have been honored with several prestigious awards. This recognition represents our dedication and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for all. Thank you to our loyal patrons and dedicated team members who have played a crucial role in making these achievements possible.

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2023

Best Cultural Heritage Experience 

Solstice & Equinox Events
American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)

2023 Tourism Industry Professional Award 

Shoshana Wasserman
American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)

2023 Patti Harrold Service Award

Adrienne Lalli Hills
Oklahoma Council for History Education

Best Education Program Award 

FAMcamps
Oklahoma Museums Association

Honorable Mention Promotional Piece 

Event Spaces 
Oklahoma Museums Association

Americas Award of Excellence

Superior development efforts in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors
Urban Land Institute (ULI)

History in Progress Award

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)

Award of Excellence Award

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)

Best Arts & Humanities Organization Award

Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE)

Best of the West Award

Best American Indian Collection
Rue West Magazine

Silver ADDY Award

Sales and Marketing Brochure Category
FAM Event Booking Brochure
Oklahoma City Advertising Club

Leaders in Tourism

Shoshana Wasserman
Native American Women Leaders in Cultural
Heritage Tourism
American Indian Alaskan Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)

2022

Philanthropic Vision Award for Oklahoma

Urban Land Institute (ULI)

EPA Region 6 Award

Best Brownfields Project2022
Brownfields Conference

National Phoenix Award

Best Brownfields Project
2022 Brownfields Conference

Outstanding Exhibit

Okla Homma
Oklahoma Museum Association

Outstanding Publication

WINIKO: Life of an Object, Selections from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
Oklahoma Museum Association

Phoenix Award

Society of American Travel Writers

Gold Anthem Award

OKLA HOMMA exhibition

Silver Anthem Award

OKLA HOMMA Gallery publication

TOP 55 Over 55

James Pepper Henry
Oklahoma

Power List for Leaders in Workplace Diversity

James Pepper Henry
The Journal News Record

Bronze ADDY Award

FAM Rack Card
Sales and Marketing Brochure Category
Oklahoma City Advertising Club

Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs

James Pepper Henry
The Journal Record

Oklahoman’s of the Year

Shoshana Wasserman
Oklahoma Magazine, January 2022

Award of Excellence

Integrated Communications among Associations and Nonprofit Organizations
Public Relations Society of America

Outstanding New Attraction

Redbud Award
Oklahoma Travel Industry Association

Outstanding Media Coverage

Redbud Award
Oklahoma Travel Industry Association

OKC Upper Case Award

Comprehensive Media Relations Campaign
Public Relations Society of America

OKC Upper Case Award of Merit

Special Events or Observances
Public Relations Society of America

OKC Upper Case Award

Honorable Mention for Public Relations Campaigns – Budgets more than $5,000
Public Relations Society of America

2021

Oklahoma Merit Award

Large Commercial Architecture
American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Award of Excellence

Best Government/Public Facility in the U.S.
Engineering News-Record

Oklahoma Excellence Construction Award

FAM/Centennial

Excellence in Construction Eagle Award
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

Best of the Best Award
AGCOK Build OklahomaBuild Oklahoma