Past Hall of Fame Laureates

2016 Hall of Fame Laureate

Marty Dickens

Mr. Marty Dickens
Retired, CEO & Chairman CCA 16
"Every big decison started with one phone call"

2015 Hall of Fame Laureate

Amy

Ms. Amy Grant
Singer-Songwriter
"30 million albums sold, 26 Dove Awards, 11 Grammy Awards and nominations...But what's most remarkable is the voice she's given to others."

2014 Hall of Fame Laureate

Jack O Bovender Jr.

Mr. Jack O. Bovender Jr.
Retired, HCA
"Some medical histories are more impressive than others."

2013 Hall of Fame Laureate

Rob McCabe

Mr. Rob McCabe
Pinnacle Financial Parterns
"In the financial world, many climb the mountain...few reach the pinnacle."

2012 Hall of Fame Laureate

Mark A Emkes

Mr Mark A. Emkes
Retired, Bridgestone Americas and the State of Tennessee
"Some career achievements need no inflating."

2011 Hall of Fame Laureate

Hal Pennington

Mr. Hal Pennington
Retired, Genesco
"Some leave their fingerprints on the world of business. Others, their footprints."

2010 Hall of Fame Laureate

Ron Samuels

Mr. Ron Samuels
Avenue Bank
"For 35 years in Nashville, the Avenue to civil leadership, boundless energy, banking innovation, rock n' roll, and business vitality, has traveled through."

2009 Hall of Fame Laureate

Joe Scarlett

Mr. Joe Scarlett
Retired, Tractor Supply Company and The Scarlett Leadership Institute
"When teaching becomes life-transforming"

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