Martie Oyler receives congratulations from her sons, Brock Enmeier (left) and Bates Enmeier (right) Thursday after Oyler was recognized as the Enid News & Eagle 2012 Pillar of the Plains in the Junior Ballroom at Convention Hall. Outstanding nominees for the award included Oyler, Gary Kirtley, Dr. David Russell, Rick Simpson and Larry Simpson. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)