About The JLD Leadership Institute

The JLD Leadership Institute was established in 2008 as the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute through a generous gift from T. Boone Pickens. Since 2008, over 300 members have graduated from the program. In 2024, the premier leadership training program re branded as The JLD Leadership Institute. The JLD Leadership Institute will continue to develop the leadership skills of a selected annual class of our members through their participation in a 10-month development and strengths training course. Graduates of the JLD Leadership Institute will leave motivated to impact the Dallas community and equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to bring positive and effective change. The League recognizes and appreciates all the support T. Boone Pickens has provided over the years in its support of the Leadership Institute and its support of women leaders in Dallas.

Junior League of Dallas T. Boone Pickens Visionary Award

In 2008, the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute was established when T. Boone Pickens recognized the potential of our members to become impactful leaders in the community. With a generous, VISONARY gift to form a Leadership Institute, he helped initiate an innovative step forward for the League to become a premier training organization of women leaders in Dallas.

To honor the spirit of T. Boone Pickens, the T. Boone Pickens Visionary Award is to be presented annually to honor one distinguished alumna of the program. A JLD Active or Sustainer may be considered. The T. Boone Pickens Visionary Award will be presented annually at the Leadership Institute graduation. The awardee will be invited to speak at the graduation. A press release by the Junior League of Dallas will announce the award winner along with the graduating class.