John A. Donaldson.

Note · 17 October 2026

A lifetime achievement, and a proud son

Tulsa Global Alliance honored my father, Dr. Robert H. Donaldson, with its 2026 Lifetime Achievement award.

This year the Tulsa Global Alliance gave my father, Dr. Robert H. Donaldson, its Lifetime Achievement award at the 2026 Global Vision Awards. As part of the honor, they made the short film above, in which he talks about Tulsa and the work behind the award.

His lifetime of global research and education has been superbly recognized. I am so proud of him. Congratulations, Dad.

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