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OAB Says Farewell to Vance Harrison
OAB congratulates Vance Harrison on his retirement as President of the OAB. His leadership, integrity, and vision have had a lasting impact on our industry, strengthening the voice of broadcasters and guiding the association through years of growth and change.
Read More2026 Lisa John Faculty Fellowship
The OAB Education Foundation congratulates Iara Roberto, Oklahoma State University, on her selection as the 2026 Lisa John Faculty Fellow.
Read More2026 OAB Scholarship Recipients
The OAB Education Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee announces the following recipients of our 2026 scholarships:
Read MoreState Basketball Championships Space Reservations
The OAB will again arrange for radio broadcast space reservations at the sites of the State High School Basketball Championships.
Read More2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards Results
The 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards have been judged. Congratulations to this year’s winners,
Read MoreHall of Fame Member Billy Parker
OAB joins the Oklahoma broadcasters in remembering our friend Billy Parker. Billy died January 19, 2026, at the age of 88.
Read MoreWill Payne named President of OAB effective 4/1/26; Vance Harrison retiring
The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters (OAB) Board of Directors recently named Will Payne to be the new OAB President replacing the retiring Vance Harrison effective at the OAB Annual Convention in April 2026. The Board announced that “Will Payne has the skills, the desire, the enthusiasm, and the institutional knowledge to continue the success of…
Read MoreCall for Entries: 2025 OAB Awards
It’s contest time again! Entry packets for the 2025 OAB Outstanding Achievement Awards were emailed to member stations on November 6.
Read MoreGary England — 1939–2025
OAB joins the Oklahoma broadcasters and viewing public in remembering our friend and colleague Gary England. Gary touched countless lives and had a national impact on meteorology which continues to make everyone safer. Gary was inducted into the OAB Hall of Fame in 2002. Go here for KWTV’s touching tribute to Gary.
Read More2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards
The results of the 2024 OAB Awards will be posted at 3:00pm today, February 7.
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