Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) is celebrating 11 years of Visions Awards (Visions) on November 30, 2021, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Visions honors those who act as agents of change in the community, providing leadership to enrich and enliven those whom they serve.

Sally Nichols Starling, Oklahoma City Ballet, will be honored with the Shirley Shanker Volunteer Award. The award is named after an Oklahoma legend of volunteering, the late Shirley Shanker. The award honors the ongoing work of a champion volunteer in the nonprofit sector.

“Sally is a busy mom, dedicated community leader, and she has led the transformation of the Oklahoma City Ballet,” said Jo Lynne Jones, executive director, Oklahoma City Ballet. “Without Sally’s vision and fearless drive, Oklahoma City Ballet would not be in its current facility, which has gained it immense publicity and brought about a much-needed renaissance. She is a force of nature and a true visionary.”

Sally has volunteered with the Oklahoma City Ballet since 2014, co-chaired the annual campaign and Turning Point Capital Campaign, and served on education outreach, finance, facilities, resource development, human resources and marketing committees. She served as president of the board of trustees from 2017 to 2019 and is currently an advisory council member.

In addition to her service with the Oklahoma City Ballet, Sally has served on the board of trustees for the Oklahoma City National Memorial, Presbyterian Health Foundation, Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University and on the board of directors for Sunbeam Family Services.

“Sally has served on numerous committees for dozens of organizations and is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 35,” said Jo. “Any leader in these organizations would confirm Sally’s tenacity and drive for excellence.”

To learn more about the 2021 Visions Awards, visit the OKCNP Visions Awards page: https://okcnp.org/page/Visions.