BBBS-ETN Hall of Fame
Thursday, May 16, 5:30-8:00 p.m. | The Regas Building
5:30 p.m. Reception featuring light hors d’oeuvres
6:15 p.m. Littles Art Gallery opens ***New in 2019.***
7:00 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Awards
To RSVP, email Development@tennesseebig.org or call 865.523.9455.
2019 Hall of Fame inductees include: Julie Hardin, Cari Parker, Don Shawl
Scholarship recipients include: Bethany Hensley, Brianna Hensley, Ravin Hyatt, K’Vaughn Tyson, and Raven Woods
For the first time, we’ll also recognize four “Community Partners of the Year,” including: Steve Madden, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Aaron Walters & Altar’d State, and WBIR
BBBS-ETN Hall of Fame
The BBBS-ETN Hall of Fame is a platform to recognize those individuals who have been instrumental in providing direction, energy and support to the shaping of BBBS-ETN since its inception in 1970. Congratulations to our 2018 Hall of Fame Class.
>> The 2019 Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Awards Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 16. Registration will open this spring!
>> View photos from the 2018 event.
>> More information on scholarships below.
2018 HOF Inductees (L-R in middle photo): Gordon Thomas, Heidi Brenner, and Bill Tapp
The BBBS-ETN Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the 2019 BBBS-ETN Hall of Fame class. Individuals will be considered whom efforts have resulted in community-wide economic, social and/or cultural benefits that have had a positive impact on BBBS-ETN.
The Nominee must meet the following criteria:
- The individual must have made a significant and extraordinary contribution to BBBSETN.
- The individuals’ achievements and contributions must have had lasting value and importance and must have withstood the test of time.
- Nominees may be an individual, or individuals and business partners, or families as a single nominee.
To nominate an individual for induction into the BBBS-ETN Hall of Fame, please complete the nomination form and submit a statement explaining the significant and worthy contributions this individual or organization has made to BBBSETN. Civic and/or philanthropic activities are relevant but not the primary factor in selection.
Please complete and return the Hall of Fame Nomination Form and any accompanying documents by email at Development@TennesseeBig.org. Nominations are due March 29th.
Congratulations to our previous Hall of Fame Inductees:
2018: Heidi Brenner, Bill Tapp, and Gordon Thomas
2017: William “Bill” Jolly, Bo Shafer, and Al Williams