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2026 OOEA Recipients

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The purpose of the Online Learning Excellence Award is to recognize individuals and groups that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, collaboration, and results that advance online and blended learning in the state of Oklahoma. Awardees are selected based on the criteria listed below. Evidence should be provided that supports how the nominee demonstrates each of the criteria.

Accessibility / Peyton Haley / Oklahoma State University

Pictured, from left to right: State Regents’ Chair Courtney Warmington; Peyton Haley, UCO; and Chancellor Sean Burrage.

Teaching / Rachel Cox / Oklahoma State University

Pictured, from left to right: State Regents’ Chair Courtney Warmington; Rachel Cox, OSU; and Chancellor Sean Burrage.

Leadership: Individual / Dr. Hannah Rieger / University of Oklahoma

Pictured, from left to right: State Regents’ Chair Courtney Warmington; Dr. Hannah Rieger, OU; and Chancellor Sean Burrage.

Leadership: Team / Behavioral Health Sciences (BHS) Team / Oklahoma City Community College

Pictured: Chancellor Sean Burrage (third from right); State Regents’ Chair Courtney Warmington (second from right); and OCCC’s Behavioral Health Sciences (BHS) Team.

Innovation / AI Education Working Group / University of Oklahoma

Pictured, left to right: Chancellor Sean Burrage; Keiana Cross, OU; and State Regents’ Chair Courtney Warmington

Open Education Impact / Math Department / Oklahoma City Community College

Pictured, left to right: OCCC’s Math Department; State Regents Chair Courtney Warmington (second from left); and Chancellor Sean Burrage.