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Join us in supporting Nashville’s students, teachers and public schools.
MEG HARRIS AND HARRY ALLEN, CO-CHAIRS
S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T I E S
PRESENTED BY
Nashville Public Education FoundationBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alfonzo Alexander
Greg Burns
Sheila Calloway
Ashley Cook
Ron Corbin
Ralph Davis
Annette Eskind
Howard Gentry
Meg Harris
Joey Hatch
Tony Heard
Damon Hininger
Wanda Lyle
Robert E. McNeilly III
Janet Miller
Juli Mosley
Thomas J. Sherrard
Byron Trauger
Gail Williams
Jerry B. Williams
Brenda Wynn
D.J. Wootson
Pictured (L-R): Brenda Wynn, NPEF Board Vice-Chair; Emily Weiss, representing award sponsor Ingram Charities; Crystal Hicks, Inspiring Educator: Robert Churchwell Museum
Magnet Elementary School; Mary Jane Manley, Inspiring Educator: Harris-Hillman School; Byron Trauger, NPEF Board Chair
Pictured (L-R): Janet Miller, 2019 Hall of Fame Co-Chair; Dr. Bob Fisher, representing award sponsor Belmont University; Jimmy Granbery, Distinguished Alumni Award:
Hillwood High School; Kasar Abdulla, Distinguished Alumni Award: Antioch High School; Joey Hatch, 2019 Hall of Fame Co-Chair; Not pictured: Dr. Battle, Distinguished Alumni
Award, Overton High School
Pictured (L-R): Parul Bajaj, representing award sponsor Nissan North America; Jami Oakley, Inspiring Innovation Award co-winner: UniCycle: A School Uniform Recycling program; Students from Hillsboro High School and Glencliff High School, Inspiring
Innovation Award co-winner: Restorative Student Leaders
Judge Richard Dinkins, Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award
We believe teachers and school leaders are best positioned to create change in their schools. But we know that some barriers that are baked into our system make it hard for change to occur.
TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION, WE FOCUS ON 3 GOALS:Supporting Teachers and LeadersWe help recruit, develop, and retain great and diverse educators in Nashville.
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Celebrating SuccessWe spread the word about all the great things happening in our schools every day.
Advocating for ChangeWe push for systemic change that will break down inequities in our schools and our city.
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NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
PUBLIC SCHOOLS HALL OF FAMEBy sponsoring the Public Schools Hall of Fame, you will showcase to hundreds of
Nashvillians that your business cares about public education excellence.
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HALL OF FAME HIGHLIGHTS
WHO WE ARE
Awarded
$65,000
in grants to inspiring organizations and teachers
Honored
MORE THAN 75 individuals and organizations
Raised more than
$3.5 MILLIONto support NPEF’s work
for public schools
in event attendance since 2005
2005 2010 2015 2019
300
510
596
1,000+70% GROWTH
To see highlights from our 2019 Hall of Fame event, check out nashvillepef.org/hall-of-fame.For more information about being a sponsor, contact Melinda Judd at [email protected].
For more information, check out nashvillepef.org.
AWARD DESCRIPTIONS
Thomas J. Sherrard Inspiring Innovation Awardpresented by
The Thomas J. Sherrard Inspiring Innovation Award is given to a school or program that exemplifies NPEF’s commitment to bringing bold, innovative strategies to make a difference for our public schools. These are bright spots in our community, people doing work to move the needle and post gains for kids. The winner also receives a $10,000 grant.
Distinguished Alumni Awardpresented by
The Public Schools Hall of Fame Distinguished Alumni Award is a celebration of the best and brightest graduates of Metro Nashville Public Schools who are committed to public education, have displayed leadership in their respective professions, have made significant business, political or civic contributions, and have positively impacted the lives of others.
Annette S. Eskind Inspiring Educator AwardThe Annette S. Eskind Inspiring Educator Award is given to an MNPS teacher or teacher team with innovative practices or ideas that inspire students of all backgrounds to fall in love with learning while achieving academic success. The award provides a grant of $10,000 to support the winner’s innovative practices, and help them reach more students in need.
Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award
The Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award is given to a dynamic and impactful civic, business or political leader in the Nashville community who demonstrates the pinnacle of commitment and service to improving the quality of life for our residents through his or her support and advocacy of public education. The award is named after the late co-founder of the Nashville Public Education Foundation, Nelson C. Andrews, who was a tireless advocate for Nashville’s public schools.
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PAST HONOREESMore than 75 Nashvillians have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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NELSON C. ANDREWS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
2019 Judge Richard Dinkins
2018 Lewis Lavine
2017 Judge Sheila Calloway
2016 Renata Soto
2015 Ralph and Juli Mosley
2014 Phil Bredesen
2014 Dr. Bill Frist
2013 Margaret O. Dolan
2012 Dr. Robert Fisher
2011 Orrin Ingram
2010 Tammy Genovese
2010 Kix Brooks
2009 Thomas J. Sherrard, III
2008 Bill Purcell
2007 Nelson C. Andrews
2006 Dr. Jean Litterer
2005 Annette S. Eskind
THOMAS J. SHERRARD INSPIRING INNOVATION AWARD
Restorative Student LeadersUniCycle
The Educators’ CooperativeNashville Public Library’s Limitless Libraries program
The Nashville Newcomer Academy
ANNETTE S. ESKIND INSPIRING EDUCATOR AWARD
Crystal Hicks, Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet Elementary School
Mary Jane Manley, Harris-Hillman School
Jarred Amato, Maplewood High School
PAST HONOREES
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Class of 2019Kasar Abdulla Dr. Adrienne BattleJimmy Granbery
Class of 2018Harry AllenRashed FakhruddinAnne Lowry RussellShannon Hunt Class of 2017Joey HatchDr. Valerie Malyvanh JansenJanet Miller
Class of 2016Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr.Joe SteakleyThe Rev. Dr. Becca Stevens
Class of 2015Decosta JenkinsMary Carol Humphreys FriddellMark RowanBeverly Keel
Class of 2014Dr. Jeffrey EskindSandra LipmanJames BeardenBrenda Wynn
Class of 2013Walter OvertonDr. Steven EskindRobert Lipman
Class of 2012Rev. Kenneth S. Robinson, M.D.Joe CaseyEmily Reynolds
Class of 2011Shirley ZeitlinJames FykeCharles Davis
Class of 2010Dr. Keith ChurchwellR. Milton JohnsonRichard FultonWalter Knestrick
Class of 2009Denny BottorffPatsy BradleyDr. Kevin Churchwell
Class of 2008Earl SwenssonMarynell MeadorDr. Antonio Gotto Jr.
Class of 2007Barry ScottJames SasserDr. Judson Randolph
Class of 2006Dr. T.B. Boyd, IIIBuzz CasonCharles Holliday Jr.
Class of 2005Perry E. Wallace Jr.William P. LawrenceH. Jackson Brown
The 2020 Public Schools Hall of Fame benefits our Nashville public schools.Please indicate your desired level of sponsorship below and send to Melinda Judd at
[email protected] or by mail at: 1207 18th Ave. S., Ste. 202, Nashville, TN 37212.
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SPONSORSHIP
Title Sponsor• Recognition of Title Sponsor in all major promotions• Prominently featured in event presentation• Recognition from podium during awards luncheon• Prominent sponsor logo in event program and signage• Recognition on the NPEF website, emails and social media,
and in annual report• Reserved seating for 20 guests
Award Sponsor $15,000• Representative of sponsor has opportunity to
present award• Recognition in select promotion• Event presentation includes sponsor logo• Recognition from podium during awards luncheon• Sponsor logo in event program and signage• Recognition on the NPEF website, emails and social media• Reserved seating for 20 guests
Gold Sponsor $10,000• Event presentation includes sponsor logo• Recognition from podium during awards luncheon• Recognition in event program and signage• Recognition on the NPEF website, emails and social media• Reserved seating for 10 guests
Silver Sponsor $5,000• Event presentation includes sponsor logo• Recognition in event program and signage• Recognition on the NPEF website, emails and social media• Reserved seating for 10 guests
Bronze Sponsor $3,000• Recognition in event program and signage• Recognition on the NPEF website, emails and social media• Reserved seating for 10 guests
Please make all checks payable to the Nashville Public Education Foundation. Credit cards accepted online at nashvillepef.org/hall-of-fame or by phone at (615) 727-1515.
The value of the benefits you will receive by attending the 2020 Public Schools Hall of Fame is $75 per person. Your contribution in excess of this amount is tax-deductible.
Please respond by May 1, 2020.
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“We are passionate about supporting the Nashville Public Education Foundation because we know that great cities must
have great public schools, and that public education is everyone’s business.”
- Carol Yochem, President, First Horizon
Hall of Fame presenting sponsor