Park Avenue Thrift is thrilled to announce it has been named the Overall Winner of the 2025 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards, presented by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP). Out of nearly 19,000 nonprofits across the state, Park Avenue Thrift was recognized not only as the winner in the General Impact category, but also the 2025 J. Jerry Dickman Award for Excellence, receiving the night’s highest honor and a $10,000 prize.
“This is a moment of immense pride and gratitude for our entire team and community,” said Stela Jantzen, Executive Director of Park Avenue Thrift. “To be named the overall winner among so many outstanding nonprofits is a testament to what our team, our donors, and our community partners have built together.”
The ONE Awards recognize excellence in nonprofit leadership, management, innovation, and impact. Finalists were honored on April 5, 2025, at Tulsa’s Southern Hills Country Club. Each of the 18 finalists received $5,000, with category winners awarded $7,500, and the overall winner, Park Avenue Thrift, receiving $10,000. Since its inception, the ONE Awards has distributed more than $2 million to over 200 Oklahoma nonprofits.
“There are so many incredible nonprofits in Oklahoma doing good work to improve the quality of life for the people, environment, and animals that call our state home. To be honored as the best of the 19,000 nonprofits is over-the-moon thrilling and such an honor,” said Dr. Steven Mackie, Vice President of Park Avenue Thrift. “Of course, PAT couldn’t have received such recognition without the continued support of the fine citizens of Enid. Thank you!”
Park Avenue Thrift, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, funds quality-of-life initiatives in the Enid community by collecting donated goods and investing the proceeds into Enid nonprofits and local schools through grants and sponsorships. To date, Park Avenue Thrift has given more than $4.7 million back to the Enid community and will celebrate its $5 million milestone later this year.
For more about Park Avenue Thrift’s mission, donation program, and giving initiatives, visit www.parkavenuethrift.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
