Honoring the 2018 Salute to Excellence Winners and Finalists
Salute to Excellence 2018 in the Nonprofit Sector honored the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations dedicated to making a profound difference in their communities. Winners and finalists of 2018 exemplified the core values of service, innovation, and leadership, driving positive change and addressing some of the most pressing challenges in society. Their work not only impacted those they directly served but also inspired a broader movement of collaboration and compassion within the nonprofit world.
The remarkable achievements of these honorees reflect a commitment to excellence, from developing innovative programs that improve lives to advocating for those whose voices often go unheard. Whether large or small, the work of these nonprofits is a testament to the power of collective action and the profound effect of selfless dedication. The 2018 winners and finalists prove that, when fueled by passion and purpose, the nonprofit sector is a powerful force for good, shaping a brighter future for all.
2018 Winners and Finalists
Bank of America CEO of the Year
• Jaynee K. Day, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee *Winner
• Heather Higgins, First Steps, Inc.
• Tallu Schuyler Quinn, The Nashville Food Project
Diversified Trust New Generations
• Nashville in Harmony *Winner
• NASBA Center for Public Trust
• United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties
Erie Chapman Foundation Servant’s Heart
• Kawema, Communities in Schools of Tennessee *Winner
• Jane Beasley, Tennessee Justice Center
• Michael Desjardins, Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
KraftCPAs Board Member of the Year
• Harriet Karro, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee *Winner
• Lisa Campbell, Sexual Assault Center
• Lucia Folk, Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville
Piedmont Natural Gas Sustainable Practice
• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum *Winner
• The Nashville Food Project
• Urban Green Lab
Skanska Educational Enhancement
• Southern Word *Winner
• Communities in Schools of Tennessee
• Moves & Grooves, Inc.
SunTrust Foundation CFO of the Year
• Louis Orman, Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee *Winner
• Robert Adams-Ghee, Soles4Souls
• Leslie McGilberry, Siloam Health
The Frist Foundation Innovation in Action
• Men of Valor *Winner
• Crossroads Campus
• Nations Ministry Center
The Frist Foundation Revenue Development
• NASBA Center for Public Trust *Winner
• Crossroads Pets
• Pet Community Center
The Frist Foundation Team Building
• Pet Community Center (and Metro Animal Care and Control) *Winner
• Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee (and the Senior Transportation Leadership Coalition)
• YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee (Lethality Assessment Program)
The Healing Trust Catalyst for Change
• Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee *Winner
• Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Oasis Center
The Healing Trust Compassionate Care
• The Nashville Food Project *Winner
• Alive Hospice
• Medical Foundation of Nashville
The Memorial Foundation Leadership
• Tennessee Justice Center *Winner
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
• Dismas House