Mike and Judy Johnson of Kingfisher are among seven recipients selected for the Oklahoma State University Distinguished Alumni Award by the OSU Alumni Association.

The Johnsons and other honorees will be recognized at a public reception at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center on Friday, Sept. 6.

They will also be honored on field during the McNeese State vs. OSU football game Sept. 7 at Boone Pickens Stadium.

The Johnsons met at OSU, where each earned degrees in accounting – Mike in 1966 and Judy in 1967.

Both also were involved in extracurricular campus activities.

Mike served as the president of the Men’s Residence Hall Association, president of Stout Hall and was a member of Blue Key.

Judy served as the Queen of the Men’s Residence Hall Association and was named a Redskin Beauty her junior year.

The Johnsons are part-owners of Johnsons of Kingfisher, one of Oklahoma’s most successful Chrysler dealerships.

In addition to their business, the Johnsons have a history of community and public service.

Mike represented District 22 in the Oklahoma Senate for 12 years, served as president of the Kingfisher School Board and treasurer for the City of Edmond.

Judy served on the Oklahoma Red Cross Board of Directors, president and charter member of Kingfisher County Republican Women, and member of the Youth and Family Services Board of Canadian, Kingfisher and Blaine counties.

The Johnsons have made a continuing impact at OSU by establishing three scholarship endowments that fund numerous scholarships.

Mike and Judy also were inducted into the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame in 2018.

The Johnsons’ three children, David Johnson, Rob Johnson and the late Lori Johnson, all graduated from OSU. They also have 14 grandchildren, with whom they are regular attendees in the OSU Grandparent