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.

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…

Will Carter is the 2022 Wilbur Award for Youth

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

Scott Norton is the 2022 Wilbur Award Winner for Adults!

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

John and Julie-Ray Harrison are the Idalee Raffaelli Hawkins LEADERS OF THE YEAR!

The Leader Of The Year Award is the highest award given by Leadership Texarkana annually,…