2011:

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma $22,000

2010:

A total of $20,000 was raised for our designated charities--$11,900 from the 2010 Speaker's Ball proceeds and $8,100 from auction proceeds. The amount was split between the two charities 40/60--based on the number of clients they each serve:

• Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma $8,000
• Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma $12,000

2009:

• Oklahoma Arts Institute $36,255*

*$16,255 raised by live auction

2008:

• Children's Medical Research Institute $1,000

(This recipient was previously awarded $10,000 from the 2007 Ball.)

2007:

• Children's Medical Research Institute $10,000
• U R Special Ministries, Inc. $10,000
• Good Shepherd Nursing Home Outreach $10,000

2005:

• Oklahoma Youth With Promise $10,000

(This was the first Ball held after the Oklahoma Speaker's Ball, Inc., committee was formed.)