WILBURTON, Okla. – Eastern Oklahoma State College is seeking nominations for the institution’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2023. Eastern honors two Distinguished Alumni each year at the Sapphire Ball, the college’s annual black-tie fundraiser for student scholarships.

Nominations are based on professional and career achievements, service to the community and contributions to Eastern. The online nomination form and award criteria are available at eosc.edu/sapphireball.

The Sapphire Ball is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2023. For additional information about the nomination process or the Sapphire Ball, contact Trish McBeath at 918-465-1804.