From the live DJ to onsite t-shirt printing, the inaugural Instill event was more than a fundraiser and awards announcement for TYPROS.
It was a celebration of Tulsa’s present with optimism for Tulsa’s future.
More than 200 showed up to support TYPROS (Tulsa’s Young Professionals), a community development initiative of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, at the event Thursday night at WOMPA.
Among the highlights was the announcement of Generation Leader, a Leadership Development Series by APROPO, a Tulsa-based training and professional development company.
“There are traits and characteristics and integrities that make people across generations the kind of people we want to follow,” said Reagan Gowens, TYPROS executive director. “So, that series is going to explore that idea, highlighting Tulsa leaders from across generations, so that we can all learn, collaborate and come up with a collective definition of what a good leader is.”
Gowens also announced that TYPROS will partner with The University of Tulsa to create the TYPROS YP (Young Professional) Index, which will bring together leaders from across Tulsa's business, civic and nonprofit communities to help the organization identify the indicators it should be measuring around professional life, civic engagement and community and economic development.
Four new awards were announced at Instill:
- 2026 Instill Award: Williams
- 2026 TYPROS Executive Director Award: Dana Weber
- 2026 Young Professional of the Year: Isaiah Wright
- 2026 Vision Award: Evan Dougoud
Williams, a longtime TYPROS Benefactor, was honored for years of exceptional commitment to engaging, developing and championing the next generation of civic and business leaders. Through its continued investment in the region's emerging talent, Williams exemplifies that strong communities are built by leaders who support those coming behind them.
“Keeping talented people in Tulsa takes all of us,” said Williams’ business analyst Rachel Vasseur, who accepted the award on her company’s behalf. “It takes employees, employers willing to invest in people, organizations like TYPROS to help young professionals connect and get involved, and more importantly, people who choose to be a part of this community and help shape its future. Williams is proud to play a role in that.”
Dana Weber, 2027 Chamber chair-elect and Webco Industries CEO, was honored as a steadfast supporter of TYPROS through every season of the organization's growth and evolution. Weber is one of TYPROS' longest-standing sponsors and champions and has consistently believed in the importance of investing in the next generation of Tulsa leaders.
More than $11,000 was raised for TYPROS through the event, but people wishing to still contribute to the event can click here.
For more information or to join TYPROS for free, visit typros.org.
