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.

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
Mariah Wilson, Stanley Hupfeld Academy

DaVinci Fellows
Joshua Gregory, Tulsa Community College
Sung Kun “Sean” Kim, Northeastern State University
Angela Mooney, University of Central Oklahoma
Robyn Randol, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

DaVinci Creativity Fellows
Leah Dudley, East Central University
Scott Newman, Oklahoma State University–Oklahoma City

DaVinci Scholars
Catherine Bains, Cameron University
Natalie Parks, University of Central Oklahoma
Natalie Rogers, Northeastern State University

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
OKC Innovation Hall is located at 316 NE 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Click on the following document link for additional information: 2026 DaVinci Awards Celebration – Building Location and Parking Instructions.

For those traveling on I-35 Northbound towards downtown OKC:
• At the I-35, I-40, I-235 interchange, continue straight onto I-235 Northbound and then 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-35 Southbound and I-40 Westbound towards downtown OKC:
• At the I-35, I-40, I-235 interchange, take Exit 126 onto I-235 Northbound. Continue on I-235 Northbound for approximately one mile and then take Exit 1E. Continue straight on the exit ramp and then turn right onto NE 10th St. Turn right on N. Stiles Ave. and turn right on NE 9th St.

For those traveling on I-40 Eastbound towards downtown OKC:
• At the I-35, I-40, I-235 interchange, take Exit 151C onto I-235 Northbound. Continue on I-235 Northbound for approximately one mile and then take Exit 1E. Continue straight on the exit ramp and then turn right onto 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 OKC:
• 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 east 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