The John F. Kennedy Awards celebrate Oklahomans whose philanthropy has served the community in impactful ways. Elite gymnast Maggie Nichols and local nonprofit advocate Marnie Taylor are this year’s honorees, along with business leader John Kennedy, who will receive the Mark Ruffin Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Proceeds from the gala support the Santa Fe Family Life Center in its mission to provide recreation and athletic programs for children who are disadvantaged, or have physical or intellectual disabilities.