Early Years - East Central Journal - Ada News - Denison Herald - Farmer-Stockman - Daily Oklahoman - Books - Awards and Memberships - Miscellaneous - Retirement and Beyond - Photo Gallery
 |
Awards and Memberships |
 |
|
Altogether, Ferdie Deering received scores of
plaques and other awards recognizing his work. A number of the awards
have been distributed to family members and friends as mementos of his
life. As a result, the list below is incomplete.
The awards and honors he was most proud of include the Ruben Brigham Award in 1975, the East Central University Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1979, and the Oklahoma State University Henry G. Bennett Distinguished Service Award in 1983. Other notable awards and recognition include the Oklahoma State University President's Distinguished Scholarship in 1983, and the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Awards in 1955, 1969, 1974, and 1981. He was also inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame the year after his death (all highlighted below). Ferdie was always a humble man, never forgetting his roots and never forgetting his Heavenly Father. I found the quote on the right in the back of a binder filled with award certificates. Ferdie Deering lived a balanced life, putting God first, followed by his family, his church, and his life's work. He was highly successful in all areas. |
 |
| 1946 |
Texas Association of FFA Honorary Membership Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| 1948 |
National Safety Council Farm Safety Program Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| 1949 |
Texas A&M College Rural Community Development Location: Unknown |
|||
| 1950 |
The American Institute of Graphic Arts Certificate of Excellence Location: Duane Deering |
 |
||
|
Oklahoma State Fair Member Executive Council Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1951 |
American Agricultural Editor's Association Award of Honor Location: Unknown |
|||
|
Hoover Committee Award Third Prize Location: David James Deering |
 |
|||
|
The American Institute of Graphic Arts Certificate of Excellence Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
|
National Safety Council Farm Safety Program Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
|
National Safety Council Exceptional Service to Safety On The Farm Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1952 |
Oklahoma Association of Soil Conservation Districts Soil Conservation Award Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
|
The Sirloin Club of Oklahoma Member Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
|
Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation Member Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1954 |
National Safety Council Farm Safety Program Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| 1955 |
State of Oklahoma Governor's Water Study Committee Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
|
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Rural Community Development Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1956 |
Agronomy Department Oklahoma A&M College Certificate of Merit Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| 1957 |
4-H Club in Oklahoma Certificate of Recognition Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
|
The Order of Gopatis Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1958 |
Oklahoma
Governor's Award Outstanding Service Soil and Water Conservation Location: Unknown |
|||
|
Texas 4-H Club Support of Texas 4-H Club Program Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1959 |
Texas 4-H Club Support of Texas 4Location: Robert & Brenda Deering-H Club Program |
 |
||
| 1960 |
Texas A&M College Certificate of Award Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
|
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Certificate of Appreciation Location: Brent Wilson |
 |
|||
|
National Plant Food Institute Soil Management Award for Editors Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
|
University of Oklahoma Research Institute Member Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1963 |
State of Oklahoma Governor's Advisory Council Agricultural Development Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| 1968 |
State of Oklahoma Governor's Industrial Emissary Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
|
State of Oklahoma OKIE Proclamation Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1969 |
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Outstanding Magazine Article for 'Liberty's Light is Getting Dim' Location: Unknown |
|||
| 1970 |
Oklahoma State University Award of Appreciation Location: Unknown |
|||
|
National Young Farmer Educational Institute Recognized for Contributions to the Organization Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1971 |
State of Oklahoma Chairman Governor's Weather Modification Study Committee Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| 1973 |
State 4-H Alumni Recognition Award |
|||
| 1974 |
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Outstanding Editorial for 'Inventory of Freedom' Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| 1975 |
Oklahoma State University Diploma of Distinction Location: Unknown |
.jpg) |
||
|
Oklahoma City Bicentennial Commission Award of Honor "Look at Oklahoma" Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
|
American Association of Agricultural College Editors Ruben Brigham Award Highest Agriculture Journalism Award Location: Doug Wilson |
|
|||
|
Oklahoma Baptist
University President's Council Location: Terri Wilson |
 |
|||
|
State
Fair of Oklahoma Service and Contributions Location: Unknown |
||||
| 1976 |
Honoree at Oklahoma 4-H & FFA Livestock Show Presented by Southwest American Livestock Foundation Location: Clay Wilson |
 |
||
|
Honoree at Oklahoma 4-H & FFA Livestock Show Presented by Sirloin Club Location: Carrie Wakeman |
 |
|||
|
United States Industrial Council Education Foundation Editorial Award |
||||
|
Mungle's Guernsey Farm Youth Field Day Honoree Location: Unknown |
||||
|
Oklahoma Wheat Grower's Association Oklahoma Wheat Commission Appreciation of Outstanding Support Location: Kyle Wilson |
 |
|||
|
The Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma Outstanding Contributions As a Member of the Board of Directors Location: Terri Wilson |
 |
|||
| 1977 |
Baptist Medical Center of Oklahoma Board of Governors |
|||
| 1978 | Oklahoma Christian
College Campus Beautification Program Location: Kyle Wilson |
 |
||
| 1979 | Oklahoma 4-H Foundation The Order of the Bronze Clover Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
|
East Central University Distinguished Alumnus Award Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
.jpg) |
|||
| 1980 |
Oklahoma Farmers Union Support of Research and Education Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
|
Future Farmers of America V. I. P. Award Location: Unknown |
||||
|
United States Industrial Council Education Foundation Editorial Award |
||||
|
The Fraternity of Alpha Zeta Honorary Membership Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
|
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award Location: Brent Wilson |
 |
|||
|
Oklahoma 4-H Foundation The Order of the Bronze Clover Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
|
Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association Outstanding Service Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1981 |
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Outstanding Editorial Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| Oklahoma
Association County Extension Agents Outstanding Service Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| Oklahoma
Agricultural Chemical Association Outstanding and Dedicated Service Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
||||
|
Agricultural Communicators in Education Distinguished Service Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1983 | Oklahoma State
University Foundation Bronze Ambassador Greater University Fund Location: Jackson Wilson |
 |
||
|
Oklahoma State University Henry G. Bennett Distinguished Service Award Highest Humanitarian Award Given by OSU Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
.jpg) |
|||
|
Oklahoma State University President's Distinguished Scholarship Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
|
|||
|
Oklahoma State University Alumni Association Lifetime Membership Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
|
Future Farmers of America Degree of Honorary American Farmer Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
|||
| 1984 |
Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts President's Award Location: Maddie Wilson |
 |
||
| 1985 |
Governor's Award Oklahoma Water Pioneer Location: Unknown |
|||
| 1986 |
Oklahoma City
Livestock Show Buyer Location: Kyle Wilson |
.JPG) |
||
|
Junior Livestock Show Buyer Location: Doug Wilson |
.JPG) |
|||
|
4-H Junior Livestock Show Buyer Location: Mia Wilson |
.JPG) |
|||
| 1994 |
Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame Award of Membership Location: Robert & Brenda Deering |
 |
||
| 1997 | Quail Springs Baptist Church Chairman of the Deacons 1964-1966 & 1968-1969 Location: Steve Wilson |
 |
||
