Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for Class of 2023
The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2022 includes (l-r) Ginger Graham, George Gleason, Tom Faust and Peggy Clark.
Do you know a successful Arkansan who has contributed to their industry, community and the state of Arkansas? The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame board is now accepting nominations for the 2023 class of leaders. The nomination deadline is July 31.
Since its creation in 1999, the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame has become one of the most prestigious honors for business leaders in our state.
Four distinguished Arkansas natives were recognized last month as part of the Class of 2022 and were added to the prestigious list of Hall of Fame members.
The class of 2022:
- Peggy J. Clark, owner and managing general partner, Clark Timberlands
- Thomas E. Faust Jr., chairman, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and
former chairman and chief executive officer, Eaton Vance - George G. Gleason II, chairman and chief executive officer, Bank OZK
- Ginger L. Graham, founder and owner, Ginger and Baker, and
former president and chief executive officer, Amylin Pharmaceuticals
These leaders shared their path from small hometowns in Arkansas to becoming industry leaders. Hear their stories.
Selection criteria and nomination forms for the newest class are available at http://walton.uark.edu/abhf. For questions regarding the form or process, please contact the Sam M. Walton College of Business Office of External Relations at (479) 575-6146 or e-mail abhf@walton.uark.edu.
Those selected by an independent group of business leaders will be honored at the annual Arkansas Business Hall of Fame celebration on Feb. 17, 2023, in Little Rock.
Contacts
Lesli Manthei, public relations manager
Office of External Relations
479-575-6120,
lmanthei@walton.uark.edu
Lori McLemore, assistant director of PR and media relations
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-5021,
mclemore@uark.edu
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