Honoring Leaders. Inspiring Faith. Celebrating Impact.
Join us for the 31st Annual Salt & Light Award Dinner, as business and community leaders gather to celebrate men whose lives reflect Christ’s call to be “salt and light.” Enjoy an evening of recognition, connection, and inspiration that strengthens our shared commitment to lead with faith and influence for good.
STORIES OF IMPACT
Hear powerful testimonies of how God directs our paths, deepens trust, and works through surrendered lives to accomplish more than we could imagine.
THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS
Stories of how intentional friendships and mentoring open doors for God’s purposes, deepen faith, and multiply impact.
AN OKC TRADITION
Since 1995, the Salt & Light Award has celebrated leaders from every walk of life—reminding us that true influence begins with surrender.
This annual gathering is much more than a dinner. It’s a celebration of leaders who model Christ’s call to be salt and light—men who invest in others, build intentional relationships, and inspire faith that multiplies in our homes, workplaces, and communities.
Event Details
Semi-formal attire | Seated dinner
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Honorees
Join us in celebrating these leaders whose faith shapes the way they live, work, and serve. Their journeys highlight the power of intentional relationships, the courage to trust God’s leading, and the influence that comes from investing in others.
Gary Brooks
GARY BROOKS led the $275 million, seven-year restoration of Oklahoma City’s iconic First National Center—transforming a once-crumbling Art-Deco tower into a thriving hotel, residences, and retail destination. Grounded in his faith, he now partners with civic leaders to address homelessness and invests in the next generation through mentoring young leaders.
Randy Kamp
RANDY KAMP is an accomplished attorney, CPA, and restaurateur behind the beloved Kamp’s 1910 Café in downtown OKC. He first connected with CBMC through a peer group for business owners, which led to discipleship and mentoring. He later helped launch OKC’s first Young Professionals groups and now leads a CBMC forum for executives.
Wes Gutekunst
WES GUTEKUNST is a premier web designer whose clients include the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Crossings Community Church, Hal Smith Restaurant Group, and many others. As a contractor, he intentionally stewards his professional relationships to point others to Christ. Wes leads a CBMC group for Young Professionals.
Past Award Recipients
Take a journey through the years, and see some of the other great followers of Christ who have honored Him, allowing their faith to shape their journeys.
Frank McPherson
Senator Don Nickles
Jack V.D. Hough, MD
Congressman Steve Largent
Coach Bob Simmons
Gene Warr
Chuck Bowman
Mayor Kirk Humphreys
Thomas A. Hill
C. Herman Reece, DDS
C. Wesley Lane, II
Jack Humphreys
Sponsorship
By sponsoring the Salt & Light Award Dinner, you help advance CBMC’s mission of equipping marketplace leaders to live out their faith and invest in others. This signature event brings together more than 600 men and women from across Oklahoma City to celebrate stories of faith, leadership, and impact.
Table sponsorships are available from $800–$50,000, along with individual ticket options. Click below to explore opportunities and join us in making this evening possible. Thank you for your partnership!
Special thanks to our Event Sponsors!
