Non-Profit OK Appleseed To Present 2nd Good Apple Awards To Those Serving Oklahoma

Oklahoma Appleseed is a non-profit that fights for the rights of Oklahomans.

This September the organization will host the second Good Apple Awards and recognize the social justice work of local heroes in the communities. One of the recipients of this year's prize is artist and scientist, Tyler Thrasher who was also a previous guest on the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch.

OK Appleseed Founder Collen McCarty dropped by the Coca-Cola Porch on Monday to tell us about all the recipients and the Good Apple Awards 2024.

What are the Good Apple Awards?

The Good Apple Awards is a chance to talk about the year's accomplishments and recognize Oklahoma's public interest superheroes. Last year, we gave out six awards to individuals and organizations who are serving our communities above and beyond the call of duty!

Who will be the recipients of this year's awards? Why were each of them chosen?

This year we are honoring:

Representative Jon Echols & Senate Pro Tempore Greg Treat, Legislators of the Year.

Alexandra Bailey, The Sentencing Project, Organizational Partner of the Year.

Tyler Thrasher, Ashlyn Faulkner Volunteer of the Year Award.

Baker McKenzie, Pro Bono Firm of the Year.

Don Knight, Advocate of the Year.

When is the event?

We hope anyone interested will join us in OKC at the OK Contemporary on September 27th at 6:30 pm. It's going to be an amazing night and all proceeds go toward our mission of fighting for the rights and opportunities of every Oklahoman. Find More details HERE