2021 Regional Leadership Award Recipients
- ntcdfw
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min read
Each year, the Commission recognizes regional leaders and organizations who have made an impact on North Texas. This year, we recognized 8 recipients in a variety of categories at our 50th Annual Meeting.
Civic Leadership Award
Purpose: To recognize a leader who has made contributions to their community to support current needs and future growth.
2021 Award Recipient: The Honorable Bob Golden
Corporate Leadership Award
Purpose: To recognize a corporation that contributes to the region in the areas of Advocacy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Workforce Pipeline, and Infrastructure Development.
2021 Award Recipient: AT&T
Diversity Leadership Award
Purpose: To recognize a leader who offers innovative ideas to improve a diverse workforce, equity throughout our region, and inclusion in the workplace and communities
2021 Award Recipient: Linda Valdez Thompson
Education Leadership Award
Purpose: To recognize a leader in education that develops innovative programs that meet the current needs of employers and students and builds paths toward sustainable futures.
2021 Award Recipient: Dr. Joe May
Elected Official Leadership Award
Purpose: To recognize an elected official who has achieved positive outcomes for the region for many years.
2021 Award Recipient: Judge Glen Whitley
Philanthropy/Social Impact
Purpose: To recognize an individual or non-profit organization that has demonstrated significant social impact outcomes.
2021 Award Recipient: United Way of Tarrant County (this award was combined with social impact last year)
Dan Petty Regional Visionary Award
Purpose: To recognize a visionary leader who has demonstrated a history of creating innovative solutions across a wide spectrum of sectors and needs.
2021 Award Recipient: The Honorable Jeff Williams
Rising Star Award
Purpose: To recognize a young professional who demonstrates servant leadership traits and achieves meaningful outcomes for the North Texas region.
2021 Award Recipient: Annette Landeros
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Hats off to all the 2021 recipients! It takes a certain recipe of dedication and vision to make real impact in a region, kind of like how in Minecraft you need the right combination of materials to build something that actually lasts. Congrats to everyone recognized for putting in that work for North Texas.
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