2026 RICHARD W. WEEKLEY PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP AWARD DINNER
HONORING L. FREDERICK "RICK" FRANCIS
November 19, 2026
RECEPTION | 5:30 - 6:45 PM
THE PLAZA HOTEL PIONEER PARK
106 W Mills Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901
AWARD DINNER | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
HOTEL PASO DEL NORTE
10 Henry Trost Court, El Paso, TX 79901
Deadline to register, sponsor, purchase tickets, and provide guest names is October 26, 2026!
Deadline to register, sponsor, purchase tickets, and provide guest names is October 26, 2026!
Hotel
Accommodations
THE PLAZA HOTEL PIONEER PARK
A room block is available November 18-20, 2026, with our special rate starting at $189++ per night.
Deadline to book is October 19, 2026!
2026 Honoree
L. FREDERICK "RICK" FRANCIS
Executive Chairman, WestStar Bank
When the Richard W. Weekley Public Policy Leadership Award was established in 2014, it was observed, “If we had 50 Dick Weekleys, we could solve every problem in this country.” We are grateful that the one Dick Weekley we do have is in Texas.
Thank you to our platinum sponsors!
Thank you to our platinum sponsors!
