
Patrick Roland (left) received a Governor’s Commendation from Howard H. Hendrick (right), Cabinet Secretary of Human Services and Oklahoma Department of Human Services Director. The award was presented to Roland at the Governor’s Disability Employment Awards of Excellence program in Oklahoma City.

Kevin Cochran (left) received a Governor’s Commendation as manager of Ponca Bowl from Howard H. Hendrick (right), Cabinet Secretary of Human Services and Oklahoma Department of Human Services Director. The award was presented to Cochran at the Oklahoma History Center during the Governor’s Disability Employment Awards of Excellence program.
On Wednesday, March 19, two Ponca City residents were recognized at the Governor’s Disability Employment Awards of Excellence program at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Patrick Roland received the Employee Award of Excellence for his consistent hard work and good attitude on his job a Ponca Bowl. The manager of Ponca Bowl, Kevin Cochran was also awarded the Business Award of Excellence for his history of hiring people with disabilities and creating an environment where all employees are made to feel as a key part of the team.