Family Day at the State Capitol

Families are of central importance to Oklahomans because the institution of the family—defined as people who are related to each other by blood, marriage, or adoption—is the fundamental building block of all human civilizations.

In a free and compassionate society, the public good depends upon the private character of our citizens, which is developed from a child’s earliest days through the love and guidance of family. Therefore, our families—whether good or bad, healthy or dysfunctional—are an essential part of the cultural, social and spiritual fabric that is Oklahoma. We want them to be their best.

Therefore, because of the importance of family, the Oklahoma Family Policy Council each year provides leadership in our state for the Family Day at the State Capitol observance.

On this annual day (generally held in the springtime), dozens of traditional, family-related, conservative social-service organizations gather at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City to remind and ask our legislators to “remember the family” when they are considering legislative bills which impact the lives of Oklahoma’s families.

Oklahoma Family of the Year

Nomination Criteria

Each year, the Oklahoma Family Policy Council and the Character Council of Central Oklahoma desire to recognize and honor one outstanding Oklahoma family as the "Family of the Year."

This award is presented annually each spring during Family Day at the State Capitol activities in Oklahoma City. If you are interested in perhaps nominating a family as "Family of the Year" please consider the following standards, which are designed to assist you in thinking of a family who deserves such public recognition.

Please try to think specifically of the ways in which the family uniquely influences others in each of the three categories below:

Faith Involvement

Standards:

The Family of the Year will value a relationship with God.

The Family of the Year will model positive moral values.

The Family of the Year will serve in a local faith body.

The Family of the Year will encourage others to grow in faith.

Family Dynamics

Standards:

The Family of the Year will show respect and honor to parents, elders, and one another.

The Family of the Year will demonstrate genuine, sacrificial love for one another.

The Family of the Year will make wise choices and will strive to right wrongs committed against others.

The Family of the Year will enjoy family activities together and with others outside the family.

Community Involvement

Standards:

The Family of the Year will be involved in community service.

The Family of the Year will have a positive influence on others within the community.

The Family of the Year will be looked to as respected leaders.

Nominate An Oklahoma Family:

To nominate an Oklahoma family for "Family of the Year" please click on the link below, complete form, and submit (or mail PDF form) to OFPC:

CLICK HERE

Past Family of the Year Award Recipients:

2006 Ralph & Starley Bullard Family

2007 Tom & Kay Hill/Garman Kimmell Family

2008 Tony & Sheryl Kennedy Family

2009 Frank & Jo Robinson Family

2010 David & Janet Kem Family