Presented annually to individuals, organizations, and student leaders who exemplify the power of one entity or individual to positively impact our community and region as models of effective leadership and of working together with others to make best use of resources for our community’s best future. Named in honor of Wilbur Smith, anyone in the community is eligible to nominated for, or to be honored with, a Wilbur Award. 

(The following text lists all nominees – all of whom we honor and recognize for their service;  within each category, there is an ASTERISK by the nominee in each category to which we presented the ultimate award.