The Community Leadership Awards were created
in 2002 by the Leadership Fort Smith Alumni Association to recognize
community leaders who are making a difference in their profession
or area of involvement. Categories for recognition include: Business
& Industry, Education, Government, Non-Profit, Religious, and
Health Care.
Fred Williams Business and Industry
Sharon A. Ellis, Ed.D. Education
Richard J. O’Connell Government
Claude W. Legris Non-Profit
Larry C. Price, M.D Health Care
Reverend A.J. Parish Religion
"You can only lead
others where you yourself are willing to go."