Jennings A. Jones College of Business
Jennings A. Jones College of Business Awards
Jones College Exemplar Award
This award is presented to an alum of Jones College whose personal and professional behavior set an example for current students and alumni.
Award Winner | Year |
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Jami Averwater | 2023 |
Lori Williams | 2022 |
Cindy Harper | 2019 |
Angie Grissom | 2018 |
Jackie Morgan | 2017 |
Retta Gardner | 2016 |
David Tincher | 2015 |
Steve Anderson | 2014 |
Paul W. Martin Jr. | 2013 |
Kathy and Bill Jones | 2012 |
Tom Boyd | 2011 |
Tom Walker | 2010 |
Charles Myatt | 2009 |
Chuck Pruett | 2008 |
Joe N. Steakley | 2007 |
Bart Gordon | 2006 |
Andy Womack | 2005 |
Bill Mooningham | 2004 |
G. Ron Nichols | 2003 |
Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. | 2002 |
Bob Parks | 2001 |
Hubert L. McCullough, Jr. | 2000 |
W. Andrew Adams | 2000 |
Robert G. Adams | 2000 |
Pamela J. Wright | 2000 |
Andrew Woodfin Miller | 2000 |
Jennings A. Jones Champion of Free Enterprise Award
This award is presented to an individual whose achievements are in keeping with the highest traditions of the American system of Free Enterprise.
Award Winner | Title | Company | Year |
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John Cipriano | Senior Director | A&M Restructuring & Turnaround | 2023 |
Chuck McDowell | Founder and CEO | Wesley Financial Group | 2022 |
Wanda Lyle | President, Managing Director and General Manager Nashville Center | UBS Business Solutions US LLC | 2019 |
Deborah Thompson | Vice President, Agency Sales, Southeastern Market | State Farm | 2018 |
Caren Gabriel | President and CEO | Ascend Federal Credit Union | 2017 |
Ann and David Hoke | Owners | Ann Hoke & Associates, HomeFront Properties | 2016 |
Randy Knight | Vice President of Manufacturing | Nissan | 2015 |
Jim Ayers | Chairman of the Board | FirstBank | 2014 |
Joey Jacobs | Chairman and CEO | Acadia Healthcare | 2013 |
J. B. Baker | Owner | Spring Logistics LLC; Chair, Volunteer Express Inc. and Associated Companies | 2012 |
Mark Emkes | Tennessee Commissioner of Finance and Administration | 2011 | |
Steve Smith | Chairman of the Board | Haury & Smith Contractors Inc. | 2010 |
C. M. “Bill” Gatton | Auto Dealerships | 2009 | |
Rob McCabe | Chairman | Pinnacle Financial Partners | 2008 |
Shirley Zeitlin | CEO | Shirley Zeitlin & Company, Realtors | 2007 |
Mark Pirtle | President | Mark Pirtle Real Estate (27 years as automobile dealer) | 2006 |
Governor Ned Ray McWherter | (Governor of Tennessee 1987-1995) | 2005 | |
Lee Moss | Chairman & CEO | MidSouth Bank | 2004 |
Jack B. Turner | Jack B. Turner & Associates Inc., Clarksville, TN | 2003 | |
Cordia W. Harrington | Founder | Tennessee Bun Company | 2002 |
Andy Bailey | President & CEO | NationLink Wireless | 2001 |
Gordon E. Inman | Franklin Financial Corporation now Fifth Third Bank | 2000 | |
R. Clayton McWhorter | Founder and Chairman | Clayton Associates LLC | 1999 |
David K. Wachtel Jr. | CEO | Restaurant Management Group | 1998 |
Spirit of America Award
This award commemorates the extraordinary accomplishments of Ambassador Joe M. Rodgers in business, government, education, and charitable endeavors.
AWARD WINNER | YEAR |
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Lisa Tate Nix | 2023 |
Jeff Ballard | 2022 |
Shane McFarland | 2018 |
Andy Marshall | 2017 |
Tim Downey | 2016 |
Janet Miller | 2015 |
Robert Harper | 2014 |
Ronnie G. Barrett | 2013 |
Chris Karbowiak | 2012 |
Not awarded | 2011 |
Not awarded | 2010 |
Charlie Daniels | 2009 |
John R. Ingram | 2008 |
Joel C. Gordon | 2007 |
Jack O. Bovender Jr. | 2006 |
Andrea Loughry | 2005 |
Governor Winfield Dunn | 2004 |
Tommy Smith | 2003 |
Bud Wendell | 2002 |
Jack Vaughn | 2001 |
Aubrey B. Harwell Jr. | 2000 |
Bob Corker | 1999 |
Marvin Runyon | 1998 |
Young Professional of the Year
This award recognizes someone who, at a relatively young age, has already been a role model whose accomplishments are outstanding and an inspiration to others—but who has the potential to rise to even greater heights.
Award Winner | Year |
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Charles Avent, Jr. | 2023 |
Megan Bynum | 2022 |
Matthew Stump | 2019 |
Brian Walsh | 2018 |
Kyle Motley | 2017 |
Lorelei Samuelson | 2016 |
Scott Brisson | 2015 |
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