Larry Dean Wilks Leadership Award

The Larry Dean Wilks Leadership Award recognizes a TBA Leadership Law (TBALL) class member with exceptional leadership qualities. The award is named for former TBA president and Springfield lawyer Larry Wilks, who was instrumental in creating the TBALL program. Wilks died Aug. 30, 2011.

Previous Award Recipients

Selection Process
The award recipient is selected by each year’s class.

Award Criteria
Recipients are selected based on the following leadership characteristics:

  • Demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities that enhance the Leadership Law experience for all class members.
  • Exhibits leadership-by-example qualities by fully engaging in all aspects of the Leadership Law program.
  • Promotes the Leadership Law program goals through service-oriented actions and initiatives.
  • Fosters consensus from differing opinions and ideas without regard to background or cultural status.
  • Enhances the education of other class members through thoughtful and respectful debate.

Award Presentation
The award is presented at the TBALL graduation dinner, held each year in conjunction with the TBA Convention.

Additional Information
Direct any questions to staff coordinators Jarod Word or Tanja Trezise.