Celebrating Excellence: 2017 Nonprofit Impact
Salute to Excellence 2017 highlighted the profound impact of individuals and organizations dedicated to creating positive change in their communities. Winners and finalists demonstrated unwavering commitment to service, innovation, and leadership, tackling critical social issues and improving lives. Their efforts inspired others and showcased the transformative power of collaboration and compassion. These remarkable achievements serve as a testament to the difference that passion and purpose can make in building stronger, more resilient communities.
2017 Winners and Finalists
Bank of America CEO of the Year
• Stephanie Silverman, Belcourt Theatre *Winner
• Ann Pruitt, Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services
• Tom Starling, Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee
Diversified Trust New Generations
• Faith Family Medical Center — Medical Clinic *Winner
• Insight Counseling Centers — The Nashville Mood
• Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition — The InterNASHional Food Crawl
Erie Chapman Foundation Servant’s Heart
• Josh Butler, Preston Taylor Ministries *Winner
• James (Jim) Johnson, Nashville Cares
• Linda Joseph, Nourish Food Bank
KraftCPAs Board Member of the Year
• Ron Carter, Tennessee Kidney Foundation *Winner
• Jennifer Frist, Nashville Zoo
• Ed Cole, Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee
Piedmont Natural Gas Sustainable Practices
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee *Winner
• Soles4Souls
• Habitat for Humanity
Skanska Educational Enhancement
• Junior Achievement BizTown Expansion for MNPS *Winner
• STARS – Student Assistance Program
• Country Music Hall of Fame – Words & Music
SunTrust Foundation CFO of the Year
• Cynthia Whetstone, STARS Nashville *Winner
• Annabelle Cruz-Orengo, Family & Children’s Service
• Cassie Fahrney, Cheekwood
The Frist Foundation Innovation in Action
• Tennessee Justice Center *Winner
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
• St. Luke’s Community House
The Frist Foundation Revenue Development
• The Nashville Food Project *Winner
• Nashville Symphony
• Belcourt Theater
The Frist Foundation Team Building
• Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television (NECAT) *Winner
• Soles4Souls
• The Nashville Food Project
The Healing Trust Catalyst for Change
• Tennessee Justice Center *Winner
• Tennessee Health Care Campaign
• Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee
The Healing Trust Compassionate Care
• Disability Rights Tennessee *Winner
• The Next Door
• Hope Clinic for Women
The Memorial Foundation Leadership Award
• HOPE Family Health *Winner
• The Contributor
• Neighborhood Resource Center
