The People of Texarkana

Join us in celebrating all that people of Texarkana add to the community
that benefits all of us.

We highlight Texarkana citizens every week, showcasing the many hundreds who serve our community, stepping up to lead the way.

We are excited to showcase local legends, hard workers, award winners,
and those that deserve a high-five.

Leadership Texarkana 2023 Class
The Leadership Texarkana Class of 2023

CONGRATULATIONS to the forty-eight members of this year’s Leadership Texarkana flagship program! Representing diverse industries…

Tri-State SHRM

These last two years have been exhausting for all in the workforce.  To serve and…

Salem A’longe is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

Leadership Texarkana’s Wilbur Awards have been given annually since 1992, in memory of community servant…

Kelsey Berry – Wilbur Honoree

Continuing the Wilbur tradition set from the beginning of the awards thirty years ago, Leadership…

Robbin Bass is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

Congratulations to Robbin Bass for recently completing her second year of the 36th annual Community Development Institute…

Pleasant Grove ISD Education Foundation

Continuing the Wilbur tradition set from the beginning of the awards thirty years ago, Leadership…

Greater Texarkana Young Professionals – Organizational Wilbur Honoree

Continuing the Wilbur tradition set from the beginning of the awards thirty years ago, Leadership…

University of Arkansas, Hope-Texarkana Organizational Wilbur Honoree

Continuing the Wilbur tradition set from the beginning of the awards thirty years ago, Leadership…

Chad Pirtle – Adult Wilbur Honoree

Continuing the Wilbur tradition set from the beginning of the awards thirty years ago, Leadership…

Natalie Haywood is Leading the Way in Texarkana USA

Natalie is a proven asset to Texarkana through her work and leadership at the Chamber…