{"id":29479,"date":"2024-08-20T01:35:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T01:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=29479"},"modified":"2024-08-20T01:35:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T01:35:48","slug":"wade-recognized-as-oklahoma-nextgen-under-30-award-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/oklahoma\/wade-recognized-as-oklahoma-nextgen-under-30-award-winner\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Wade Recognized as Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is pleased to announce that Katelyn Wade, ODAA Marketing &amp; Outreach Coordinator has been honored with the Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award in the category of Public Service and Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Katelyn-Wade-edit-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29480\" style=\"width:342px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Katelyn-Wade-edit-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Katelyn-Wade-edit-2-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Katelyn Wade<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">NextGen Under 30 celebrates the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries in various fields. Award winners are selected based on their participation and contribution to their communities, with a panel of esteemed business and civic leaders serving as judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cI\u2019m especially thrilled to share this recognition with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics,\u201d said Wade. \u201cMy love for aviation and this industry has flourished this year\u2014 from celebrating women to amplifying the importance of general and business aviation. I can\u2019t wait to continue our agency\u2019s work to spread inclusivity and expand opportunity across the state in all of aerospace and aeronautics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Since joining ODAA as the Marketing &amp; Outreach Coordinator in 2023, Katelyn has brought a wealth of public service experience and fresh perspectives to the agency. Her past achievements and unwavering commitment to transparency has been instrumental in enhancing the agency&#8217;s communication strategies, improving the accessibility of information to the public, and fostering stronger community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThe agency is proud to have Katelyn as a key asset, and her contributions have significantly advanced our mission of promoting aerospace and aviation in Oklahoma,\u201d said Grayson Ardies, executive director of ODAA. \u201cThe State of Oklahoma is fortunate to benefit from her expertise and passion, which continue to propel this agency forward.\u201d \u201cThe NextGen Under 30 Award is a testament to Katelyn&#8217;s talent, drive, and dedication to making a positive impact on statewide aviation and aerospace messaging and branding,\u201d said Sandra Shelton, Director of government relations, business development, and communications for ODAA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is pleased to announce that Katelyn Wade, ODAA Marketing &amp; Outreach Coordinator has been honored with the Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award in the category of Public Service and Policy. 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