Oklahoma Farm Bureau recognized seven Oklahoma legislators during the organization’s 84th annual meeting for their commitment to agriculture and Oklahoma’s rural communities during the 2025 legislative session.
OKFB’s Champion Award recognizes legislators who served as exemplary advocates for Oklahoma agriculture, going above and beyond for the state’s farmers and ranchers during Oklahoma’s 2025 legislative session.
2025 Champion Award winners include:
Sen. Todd Gollihare (Kellyville) and Rep. Trey Caldwell (Faxon), who were recognized for their work to control the abuse of eminent domain for renewal energy projects by authoring HB 2752 during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session.
Sen. Grant Green (Wellston) and Rep. Trey Caldwell (Faxon), who authored HB 2756 during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session, which restored Oklahoma’s authority over the construction of high-voltage electrical transmission lines.
Sen. Brent Howard (Altus, not pictured) and Rep. Mike Kelley (Yukon), who were recognized for ensuring landowner consent plays a stronger role when municipalities annex private property by authoring HB 1166 during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session.
Sen. Grant Green (Wellston) and Rep. Mike Dobrinski (Okeene), who authored HB 2155 during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session, which clarifies the permitting process for the construction of renewable energy facilities.
OKFB also recognized Sen. Mary Boren with the Friend of the Farm Award for her work in defending private property rights through advocating for reforming and limiting the use of eminent domain during the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session.
Each legislator received a customized belt buckle to commemorate their commitment to agricultural policy and representing family farmers and ranchers.
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Each legislator is receiving their award from OKFB President Rodd Moesel (left) and OKFB Director of Public Policy Gage Milliman (right)
