Texas A&M University – Texarkana Named Community Game Changer

Leadership Texarkana has presented Wilbur Awards annually since 1992 to celebrate individuals and groups who demonstrate exemplary leadership in the community and a commitment to working together for community excellence.  On occasion, we present special Wilbur awards to lift up a nominee whose work is on a unique order of relevance to the spirit of the award.  

In 2024, Leadership Texarkana recognized Texas A&M University with a special Wilbur for being an organization which is literally Changing the Game in Texarkana. With more than a half century of forward-thinking goals Texas A&M has offered a lifeline to higher education in our area through educational degrees, career building workforce training, and incomparable community support.

Wilbur Awards are given in memory of community servant, advocate, influencer and historian Wilbur Smith, celebrating the power of one to positively impact our community.  Congratulations and THANKS to Texas A&M University-Texarkana for stepping up to lead the way to community excellence in Texarkana!