The Steve Willbanks Award for outstanding contributions in enhancing the lives of youth is awarded each summer to an Arkansan that has made substantial efforts in helping youth, and helps honor past CEO Steve Willbanks for the more than 40 years of service to the organization. The event raises critical dollars to help continue to the programs of Community Service. Cost is only $50 per person and sponsorship packages are available.
Past Award Winners
2024 – Mr. Shawn Halbrook
2023 – Mrs. Phyllis Gordon
2022 – Mr. Ray Moll
2021 – Mr. and Mrs. Leann & Todd Haynes
2020 – Event Not Held Due to Pandemic
2019 – Mr. John Maus
2018 – Mr. Raymond Chambers
2017 – Mrs. Judy Calhoun
2016 – Mrs. Gwen Massingill
2015 – Ms. Katherine Foust
2014 – Judge Jimmy Hart
2013 – Mr. Charles Penick
2012 – Attorney General Dustin McDaniel
2011 – Mr. John Gibson
Brighter Days-Northwest Arkansas
The Ravington, 293 N. Main Street, Centerton, AR 72719
March 20, 2025
Ticket Link: https://csiyouth.ejoinme.org/MyPages/BrighterDays/tabid/1401096/Default.aspx
Empowering Futures-Conway, AR
Cypress Manor Event Center, 27 Pritchwood Farm Road, Conway, AR 72032
April 24, 2025