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OKLAHOMA CITY – OCTOBER 13, 2026 – Individual tickets are on sale through Friday, October 23 for the 99th Annual Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Grammy award-winning singer, Sandi Patty, will perform as this year's Ambassador of Goodwill.

Sandi Patty will be recognized as the 2026 Ambassador of Goodwill. Patty is a renowned Gospel and Contemporary Christian singer with a discography of over 30 albums spanning nearly 50 years. She has performed on primetime television programs, at inauguration ceremonies, in musicals, and with symphonies across the country. She is the most awarded female vocalist in Gospel music history.

"The Oklahoma Hall of Fame is thrilled to honor Sandi Patty as an Oklahoma Ambassador of Goodwill," said Gini Moore Campbell, Vice President of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. "With a career of nearly five decades and spanning the globe, she never hesitates to share her Oklahoma roots and the impact Oklahoma has had on her and her career."

This black-tie event will celebrate this year's class of eight Honorees. The evening includes, dinner, a televised Induction Ceremony, and hosted reception immediately following the ceremony. Limited tickets are still available and can be purchased on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame website.

On the evening of November 12, eight accomplished Oklahomans will join 752 individuals who have already been inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, adding to the diversity of backgrounds and accomplishments unique to Oklahoma and its people. Each will be introduced by a presenter of their choice:

Oklahoma Hall of Fame board directors D. Scott Petty and J.C. Watts, Jr. will serve as masters of ceremonies. Watts was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2019. Many thanks to the Presenting Sponsors, The Chickasaw Nation and Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

To purchase tables or tickets for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, please visit https://www.oklahomahof.com/hof/induction-ceremony. Based on availability, ticket sales will remain open until Friday, October 23.

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ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME: Founded in 1927, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame tells Oklahoma’s story through its people. From diverse statewide programming to the historic Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the organization creates an enhanced sense of pride for all Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame was created to honor extraordinary Oklahomans and to provide educational programming for students of all ages. Induction to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is recognized as Oklahoma’s Highest Honor. For more information, visit www.oklahomahof.com.

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