2025 Dolly Parton Excellence in Leadership Award
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin, TN.
Leadership Tennessee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Dolly Parton Excellence in Leadership Award. Nominations are welcomed from our network of 690 alumni, 79 current Signature Program and LT NEXT members, and the general public. We are honored that Crissy and Bill Haslam will present the 2025 DPELA Award to our next recipient.
How to Nominate:
Complete the nomination form below or submit the questions and all required materials via email to hello@leadershiptennessee.org. See link below for a downloadable version:
For any questions, contact alfred@leadershiptennessee.org.
Deadline: Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The event will be held on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin, TN.
It all started when…
In 2018, Leadership Tennessee presented the inaugural Dolly Parton Excellence in Leadership Award. Dolly, as the first recipient of the award, was present to receive the recognition. The award is meant to honor a Tennessean who exemplifies in their work and leadership, Leadership Tennessee’s values: Impartiality, Trusted Relationships, Equality, Respect, and a passion for Tennessee.
Two years later, we were set to recognize the next recipients of the Dolly Parton Excellence in Leadership Award to co-recipients, Crissy & Bill Haslam.
Reflecting on the remarkable 2022 DPELA event, where Crissy and Bill Haslam were celebrated, we are reminded of how meaningful this recognition is. Although the pandemic delayed that process, it was a truly unforgettable occasion. We are honored that Crissy and Bill Haslam will present the 2025 DPELA Award to our next recipient on Thursday April 17, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee.
DPELA Committee
Ken Moore – Chair, SP Class IX
Candice McQueen – SP Class I
Calvin Anderson – SP Class II
Janet Brewer – SP Class III
Mark White – SP Class IV
Tim Kelly – SP Class V
Lindsay Theobald – SP Class VI
Charlie Koon – SP Class VI
Michelle Gaskin Brown – SP Class VII
Jacky Akbari – SP Class VIII
Julie Bennett - SP Class VIII
David McKinney – SP Class IX
Deb Hennessee Thomas – SP Class X
Bert McCarter – SP Class XI
Alicyn York – LT NEXT Class III
We are now accepting sponsorships for this event! Please contact alfred@leadershiptennessee.org to get more information.