Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) is celebrating 10 years of VISIONS on December 1, 2020, virtually.

The Visions Awards honors those who act as agents of change in the community, providing leadership to enrich and enliven those whom they serve. These men and women are thoughtful, passionate, tenacious and creative in seeking out solutions to problems that affect change. They inspire others with their conviction and drive, give a voice to those without, and act with the highest integrity to provide Oklahomans with resources otherwise not available. Visions recognizes these great men and women as passionate champions of service to Oklahoma.

Over the next few weeks leading up to the event, we will spotlight each of the honorees.

Melvin Moran, owner, Moran-K Oil, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, at the home of his mother’s parents. However, at the time of his birth, his parents lived in Maud, Oklahoma.  Melvin grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was his service in the Air Force that led him to meeting his wife, Jasmine, on a blind date in England.

After Melvin convinced Jasmine to relocate to Oklahoma, they settled in Seminole, where they raised their three children. In addition to his work in the oil and gas industry, he has dedicated much of his time to public service in Seminole and serving on state boards.

Both Melvin and Jasmine credit their upbringing to their desire to do good and serve their community. They take pride in serving 700 people Christmas Dinner every year, along with their follow Seminole Rotarians.

In addition to his time serving as a Rotarian, Melvin has become known for the philanthropic endeavors in which he and Jasmine have engaged over the years. Melvin has been involved in the Made in Oklahoma Festival, hosted by Seminole Chamber and The Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum.

Melvin has also served on the board of directors for banks and oil and gas associations, Board of Regents of Seminole Junior College (now Seminole State College), and several state boards and committees.

Melvin was named Seminole Citizen of the Year, inducted into the Seminole Hall of Fame, received the 1993 Governor’s Arts Award, and named 1993 Philanthropist of the year by the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of Fund Raising Executives

Melvin is being honored with the OKCNP VISIONS 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. This award will go to an individual(s) who dedicated a lifetime of philanthropy and volunteer leadership to charitable causes and has been instrumental in the success of one or more charitable organizations.

Past honorees include Ron Norick, Lew Ward, Ken Fergeson, Wanda Swisher/Rita Moore, Larry Pulliam, H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt, Dr. Kay Goebel, Jim Toldbert, and David and Jean McLaughlin.

For more information about Visions 2020 visit: https://oklahomacenterfornonprofits.site-ym.com/page/Visions