Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Awards

• Brand Excellence Award in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 (received seven times in the past 11 years, this award is based on measures that reflect the plan’s ability to attract new customers, build customer loyalty and extend and expand the brand)
• Service Excellence awards from the BCBSA-Federal Employee Program Director’s Office in 2003 (four awards) and 2004 (six awards, including three first place awards and two second place awards)

Civic and Community Awards

• Best of the Best Award from Tulsa Area United Way in 2003, 2004 and 2005
• Bronze Award from Tulsa Walk to Cure Diabetes in 2004
• Business Recycler of the Year from Metropolitan Environmental Trust in 2005
• Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity’s Inspiration Award in 2006
• Certified Healthy Business Award from Oklahoma Turning Point and Oklahoma Academy for State Goals received in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006
• Heart of Williams Award from the Tulsa Area United Way in 2002
• Immunization Most Valuable Player Award in 2004 from Oklahoma State Immunization Conference
• Immunization Partner Award from Oklahoma County Immunization Coalition in 2004
• Oklahoma Best of the Best 2007 Health Insurance from Oklahoma Magazine
• Oklahoma Immunization “Immy” Award from Oklahoma State Department of Health in 2003
• Paragon Award from Leadership Tulsa in 2005
• Platinum Award from Oklahoma City Area United Way in 2003, 2004 and 2005 for achieving an employee per-capita giving level of $200-$499
• Shining Star Award from Positive Tomorrows in 2005 for contributions at yearly Oklahoma City “Kids Carnival” event and coat drive
• Local: People, Places and Things Health Care Employer top five finalist as ranked by The Oklahoman in 2007
• Top Five Companies Award from the American Heart Association Heartland Affiliate in Tulsa in 2004 and 2005

Marketing and Communications

• Addy Award from the Tulsa Advertising Federation in 2006 and 2007
• Bronze Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators in 2003 (two awards) and 2004 (three awards)
• Bronze Quill Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators in 2006
• Bronze Quill Award of Merit from the International Association of Business Communicators in 2003 (two awards) and 2006 (two awards)
• Silver Link Award from Public Relations Society of American in 2003 (four awards), 2004 (four awards) and 2005
• Silver Link Award of Merit from Public Relations Society of American in 2003 and 2006