The East Fort Worth Business Association proudly celebrated outstanding students and community leaders at our 2025 Annual Awards Banquet, an evening dedicated to recognizing achievement, service, and commitment to the East Fort Worth community.

Each year, this event highlights individuals and organizations whose efforts reflect the values of leadership, resilience, and community impact that EFWBA strives to promote.

2025 Wanda Conlin Scholarship Winners

The Wanda Conlin Scholarship honors exceptional students who demonstrate academic dedication, leadership, and a strong commitment to their future. We are proud to recognize the following scholarship recipients:

• Jacques Alphonce – Polytechnic High School

• Ronald Culton – Texans Can Academies (Malcolm Wentworth Award)

• Raymond Dashaun – Young Men’s Leadership Academy

• Abismael Pena de Dios – Eastern Hills High School

• James Suter – Nolan Catholic High School

• Jadyn Thomas – Eastern Hills High School

These students represent the promise and potential of our community, and we are honored to support them as they continue their educational journeys.

2025 Community Awards Winners

The Community Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership and service make a lasting difference in East Fort Worth. The 2025 recipients exemplify dedication, integrity, and meaningful community impact:

• Rey-Mar Construction

• Angela Baker, Southside Bank

• Toby Owen, Presbyterian Night Shelter

Their continued commitment to service, partnership, and positive change strengthens our community and inspires others to lead with purpose.

Thank You to Our Community

EFWBA extends sincere congratulations to all of our 2025 award recipients. We also thank our members, sponsors, and supporters who made this year’s Awards Banquet a memorable and meaningful celebration.

Together, we continue to invest in education, leadership, and the future of East Fort Worth.