The DaVinci Institute will host its annual Spring Awards Celebration on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Oklahoma Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: 316 NE 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
To reserve a table or seat at the 2026 DaVinci Spring Awards Celebration, please complete the following form: DaVinci Institute Awards Celebration – Table/Seat Reservation Form. Tables are $575 and include eight seats. Individual seats are $80/seat.
We will recognize the 2026 recipients of the DaVinci Fellowship, DaVinci Creativity in Education Fellowship, DaVinci Scholarship, DaVinci Two-Year Scholarship, and the OKA+ Teacher of the Year Award. DaVinci Fellows and Scholars will receive $1,000 and a commemorative medallion.
2026 Awardees
OKA+ Teacher of the Year Award
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DaVinci Fellows
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DaVinci Creativity Fellows
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DaVinci Scholars
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DaVinci Two-Year Scholars
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As a part of the Celebration, the DaVinci Institute has also invited past Fellows to present about their DaVinci-supported work and to demonstrate how their ongoing efforts are continuing to promote creativity in teaching and research across Oklahoma.
Event Schedule
5:30pm – Pre-Ceremony Reception with light refreshments
6:00pm – DaVinci Awards Ceremony and Plated Dinner (salad, main, dessert, beverages)
Event Location & Directions
Oklahoma Innovation Hall, 316 NE 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
For those traveling from I-35 or I-40, transfer to I-235 northbound and take Exit 1E. Continue straight on the exit ramp and turn right on NE 10th St. Turn right on N. Stiles Ave. and turn right on NE 9th St.
For those traveling on I-235 southbound towards downtown Oklahoma City, take Exit 1G. Turn left on NE 10th St, cross over I-235, turn right on N. Stiles Ave., and turn right on NE 9th St.
Attendees will be validated to park in the parking garage north of Innovation Hall without additional payment.
| Starting Point | Time & Distance to Innovation Hall |
| Oklahoma City (Various) | < 1 hour, < 25 miles |
| Ada (ECU) | 1.50 hours, 85 miles |
| Chickasha (USAO) | 0.75 hour, 45 miles |
| El Reno (Redlands CC) | 0.75 hour, 35 miles |
| Lawton (Cameron) | 1.50 hours, 90 miles |
| Stillwater (OSU) | 1.00 hour, 65 miles |
| Tahlequah (NSU) | 2.75 hours, 170 miles |
| Tonkawa (NOC) | 1.50 hours, 90 miles |
| Tulsa (TCC) | 1.50 hours, 110 miles |
| Warner (CSC) | 2.00 hours, 130 miles |
| Weatherford (SWOSU) | 1.25 hours, 75 miles |