There is hereby established the Heroic Oklahoman Award to recognize any citizen of the State of Oklahoma who distinguishes himself by conspicuous and extraordinary heroism which may have involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life. The Heroic Oklahoman Award shall not be made solely on the basis of having saved a life. Said award shall be presented by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma upon recommendation from a member of the Senate or House of Representatives.

The Heroic Oklahoman Award shall take the form of a public recognition of the heroic efforts of the recipient, but shall not be monetary in nature. The design of the award shall be left to the discretion of the Governor.