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TulsaPeople recognizes 25 Tulsans who are making a difference in the community, giving time and talent to make Tulsa a better place.
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Anne Mize
Mize, an attorney in private practice, is a volunteer with all three of Youth Services’ Youth Court programs, which provide opportunities for ninth- through 12th-graders to serve as members of a court giving first-time juvenile offenders an opportunity for a hearing conducted by their peers.
Nominated by Julie Stilwell, coordinator for first offender/youth court programs for Youth Services:
“(Mize) functions as a facilitator for trainings as well as acting as supervising attorney during dockets. The kids really like her, and she is a vocal advocate for the continuation/perpetuation of youth court.
“Mize has taught at every youth court training in Broken Arrow, Owasso and Tulsa, which means three times a year. All year long she supervises youth court dockets in all three cities. She is available at these dockets to ensure proper courtroom procedure is followed as well as answer questions the youth may have; she sits with youth defense attorneys while they interview clients.
“She was instrumental in helping Youth Services secure a United Way venture grant to fund a youth court in Broken Arrow by speaking to a panel about the importance of youth court programs. When funding ran out, she appealed to legal figures in the community for continuation.
“Mize believes the program helps to reduce and address juvenile crime. And she works to support and enhance the program.”
Dennis Neill
Neill founded Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) 31 years ago and has remained active with the organization. OkEq seeks equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs and alliances and operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
Nominated by Toby Jenkins, executive director, Oklahomans for Equality:
“In February 2011, Dennis was instrumental in securing support and funding from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, The Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundation, Bernstein Family Foundation, Coretz Family Foundation and Williams Cos. and other corporate sponsors for the Conference for Change, the first LGBT conference in the heartland region of the United States.
“ … In April 2011, Dennis secured matching grants from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation to help retire the debt on the Equality Center, making it the only gay community center in the United States (operating) totally debt free.
“In July 2011, Dennis helped Oklahomans for Equality partner with the Philbrook Museum (of Art) on lectures regarding censorship in the arts.
“ … Dennis is very involved and active in Oklahomans for Equality. … Daily he brings to our office new opportunities for us to serve the city of Tulsa. He is very generous financially, but his constant encouragement and gentle and kind interaction opens doors for our organization every day.”
Lee Hubby
Hubby, a consultant with Lee Hubby Advertising and Marketing Advisory Services, is also a board member for the Tulsa Air and Space Museum whose efforts have enhanced TASM fundraisers and events.
Nominated by Jim Bridenstine, former executive director, Tulsa Air and Space Museum:
“Lee Hubby has done amazing things for the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. He flew to Washington, D.C., to personally meet with Sen. (James) Inhofe in an effort to acquire a retired Space Shuttle for the City of Tulsa. His efforts to acquire military demonstrations for the QuikTrip Air and Rocket Racing Show led to the inclusion of an F-16 Viper, a B-2 Stealth Bomber and a B-52 Flying Fortress. These aircraft made for spectacular displays at the air show and attracted thousands of sponsors and visitors that contributed to TASM.
“Lee is also spearheading an effort to restore the original 1939 American Airlines Flagship Tulsa. The 2010 Aviator Ball was also a huge success because of the efforts of Lee Hubby. He chaired the auction committee, which raised $40,000 in auction items, and he served on the patron committee, which raised $150,000 in table sales.
“Apart from everything else Lee Hubby does for the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, he incessantly promotes and fundraises year-round.”
