The Cowboy Code

• We end the day knowing we gave it everything we had.
• We dream as big as the sky.
• We know challenges come with pain, but pain will not win.
• We have a passion to do what’s right, even when it’s hard.
• We stand for what matters, even if we stand alone.
• We finish what we start.
• Being a Cowboy isn’t in our clothes, it’s in our character.

Purpose:

To give public recognition and monetary rewards to faculty and staff members that have made outstanding contributions to the university.

Qualifications:

Any faculty member (full-time or adjunct) who you feel has excelled in teaching or made an impact on your life and education. (Must have four (4) semesters of teaching experience on the OSU-Oklahoma City campus.)

Any staff member that is at least a permanent 50% FTE staff member at OSU-Oklahoma City and must be employed for one (1) full calendar year and had one (1) evaluation completed prior to the year in which the award is presented. Recipient can receive this award no more than two times within a five-year period.

**HR will verify the eligibility requirements, so don't let that stop you from submitting your nomination.

Nominations:

Any student, faculty or staff member may make a nomination.

Process:

Nominate your favorite teacher or staff member below.

Nominate a Faculty or Staff Member

All nominations must be made by Dec. 1, 2025. Act now and submit your nomination!

Past Award Winners