MEDIA RELEASE: Central Oklahoma Habitat’s Ann Felton Gilliland Named to Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Chair/CEO Ann Felton Gilliland has been named to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, recognizing her decades of leadership, philanthropy and “service to families and expanding affordable homeownership across central Oklahoma.”

Gilliland was honored today, May 21, during the Oklahoma Hall of Fame announcement luncheon at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Oklahoma City.

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Chair/CEO Ann Felton Gilliland to be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame with other distinguished Oklahomans in November 2026.

Under Gilliland’s leadership, Habitat has grown into one of the nation’s leading Habitat affiliates, helping more than 1,161 families build and buy new, energy-efficient and affordable homes across central Oklahoma since 1990.

Gilliland has served Habitat for more than 35 years, helping guide the organization from a small startup housing ministry into a major force in affordable homeownership, neighborhood revitalization and community development.

In addition to her work with Habitat, Gilliland has been active in civic leadership, philanthropy, fundraising and volunteer service throughout Oklahoma for decades.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame is the state’s premier honor recognizing Oklahomans whose leadership and service have made a lasting difference in the state, nation and world.

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 12 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

About Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity:
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity builds new, energy-efficient and affordable homes in central Oklahoma. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes, complete homeowner education classes and purchase their homes at cost without a down payment. Since 1990, more than 1,161 homes have been built in central Oklahoma. To learn more, visit www.cohfh.org or call 405-232-4828.