Engage Arkansas honored the 2023 Volunteer Communities of the Year during a January 11 luncheon. The award recognizes cities and towns that exemplify the spirit of public service through volunteerism. The 2023 recipients are Bentonville, Crossett, Fairfield Bay, Fayetteville, Keo, Maumelle and Van Buren.
During the luncheon, the Arkansas Business Publishing Group presented its 2023 Trendsetter City Awards, which honor cities and towns that improve the quality of life for their residents through innovative initiatives in categories such as diversity and inclusion, infrastructure and water, tourism development and creative culture. The 2023 Trendsetter City Award winners and honorable mentions are Bentonville, Cave Springs, El Dorado, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Keo, Leslie, Little Rock, Maumelle, Morrilton, Mountain Home, Paragould, Paris, Pea Ridge, Searcy, West Memphis and Wilson. ABPG presented Leslie with the 2023 Don A. Zimmerman Pinnacle Award for the city’s outstanding efforts in education and workforce development. Above from left, Crews & Associates Senior Managing Director Paul Phillips, Leslie Mayor Eric Jaeger and League Executive Director Mark Hayes.
