Crystal Orchid Awards 2026

Our annual Orchids in October Awards Luncheon is being reimagined for 2026! This cherished event has been revised to coincide with the Myriad Gardens’ Orchid Show, Love Takes Root: An Orchid Engagement, running January 16 – March 1, 2026.

Please mark your calendar for Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., when we will gather to celebrate the extraordinary individual and dear friend of the Gardens, Mr. James R. “Jim” Tolbert III.

The Orchids in October Awards began in 2002, and fittingly, the inaugural recipient was Jim Tolbert himself. As we usher in this new era of the event, we find it only right that Jim once again be recognized as the inaugural honoree of the reimagined Award Ceremony.

To many, Jim is known as the “Godfather of the Myriad Gardens.” Since the early 1960s, his vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment have helped shape the Gardens into the vibrant cultural and horticultural experience it is today.

We invite you to join us in honoring Jim Tolbert by becoming a sponsor or by attending our Crystal Orchid Awards on January 15.

Find ticket information HERE

Special thanks to our generous sponsors who have already committed their support!

PRESENTING
The Chickasaw Nation | Cliff & Leslie Hudson | Larry Nichols

CRYSTAL
Jean McLaughlin | Avis Scaramucci | Glenna & Richard Tanenbaum | Devon Energy | The Jean I. Everest Foundation | Records-Johnston Family Foundation | Total Environment

GOLD
James Pickel | BancFirst | First National Bank | Inasmuch Foundation

SILVER
Louise & Clayton I. Bennett | Karen & Warren Filley | Joy Heiman | Kent Phillips | The Ann Lacy Foundation | OG&E

BRONZE
Annie Bohannon | Robert Calvert | Jean Richardson Lucus | Richard Parry | Meg Salyer | Nancy Yoch | Midtown Renaissance