Leadership Award

The “Alex Longoria Leadership Award” was established in 2001 to honor the memory of McAllen Police Chief Alex Longoria.

The late Chief Longoria was a graduate and Steering Board Member of Leadership McAllen. His humanitarian spirit, philanthropic work, and outstanding leadership have had a positive, enduring effect on our community.

Through the presentation of this annual award, it is the intention of the Leadership McAllen Steering Board to recognize other individuals whose spirit and leadership have helped shape our community in a similar way. The award recognizes leaders whose dedication and commitment have helped to improve the quality of life in McAllen.

Photo: Alex Longoria Leadership Award recipients featured from left to right: Jason Leal 2017, Edna Posada 2018, Jonathan Stevens 2024, Mike Blum 2005 and Pat Blum 2016.

Alex Longoria Award Recipient 2023 Tim Smith

Recipients

2024

Jonathan Stevens

2023

Tim Smith

2022

Jim Collins

2021

Mayor Jim Darling

2020

Dr. Shirley Reed

2019

Chris Ardis

2018

Edna Posada

2017

Jason Leal

2016

Pat Blum

2015

Dora Brown

2014

Michael Fallek

2013

Joe Brown

2012

Karen Valdez

2011

John Kreidler

2010

Mike Allen

2009

Carlos Garza

2008

Glen E. Roney

2007

Lucile Hendricks

2006

Belinda Cowan

2005

Mike Blum

2004

Danny Boultinghouse

2003

Dr. Jerry Polinard

2002

Rick Guerra

LM Past Chairs
Alex Longoria Award Recipient 2023 Tim Smith