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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 WinnerYear
Jami Averwater2023
Lori Williams2022
Cindy Harper2019
Angie Grissom2018
Jackie Morgan2017
Retta Gardner2016
David Tincher2015
Steve Anderson2014
Paul W. Martin Jr.2013
Kathy and Bill Jones2012
Tom Boyd2011
Tom Walker2010
Charles Myatt2009
Chuck Pruett2008
Joe N. Steakley2007
Bart Gordon2006
Andy Womack2005
Bill Mooningham2004
G. Ron Nichols2003
Darrell S. Freeman, Sr.2002
Bob Parks2001
Hubert L. McCullough, Jr.2000
W. Andrew Adams2000
Robert G. Adams2000
Pamela J. Wright2000
Andrew Woodfin Miller2000

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 WinnerTitleCompanyYear
John CiprianoSenior DirectorA&M Restructuring & Turnaround2023
Chuck McDowellFounder and CEOWesley Financial Group2022
Wanda LylePresident, Managing Director and General Manager Nashville CenterUBS Business Solutions US LLC2019
Deborah ThompsonVice President, Agency Sales, Southeastern MarketState Farm2018
Caren GabrielPresident and CEOAscend Federal Credit Union2017
Ann and David HokeOwnersAnn Hoke & Associates, HomeFront Properties2016
Randy KnightVice President of ManufacturingNissan2015
Jim AyersChairman of the BoardFirstBank2014
Joey JacobsChairman and CEOAcadia Healthcare2013
J. B. BakerOwnerSpring Logistics LLC; Chair, Volunteer Express Inc. and Associated Companies2012
Mark EmkesTennessee Commissioner of Finance and Administration 2011
Steve SmithChairman of the BoardHaury & Smith Contractors Inc.2010
C. M. “Bill” Gatton Auto Dealerships2009
Rob McCabeChairmanPinnacle Financial Partners2008
Shirley ZeitlinCEOShirley Zeitlin & Company, Realtors2007
Mark PirtlePresidentMark Pirtle Real Estate (27 years as automobile dealer)2006
Governor Ned Ray McWherter(Governor of Tennessee 1987-1995) 2005
Lee MossChairman & CEOMidSouth Bank2004
Jack B. Turner Jack B. Turner & Associates Inc., Clarksville, TN2003
Cordia W. HarringtonFounderTennessee Bun Company2002
Andy BaileyPresident & CEONationLink Wireless2001
Gordon E. Inman Franklin Financial Corporation now Fifth Third Bank2000
R. Clayton McWhorterFounder and ChairmanClayton Associates LLC1999
David K. Wachtel Jr. CEORestaurant Management Group1998

Spirit of America Award

This award commemorates the extraordinary accomplishments of Ambassador Joe M. Rodgers in business, government, education, and charitable endeavors.

AWARD WINNERYEAR
Lisa Tate Nix2023
Jeff Ballard2022
Shane McFarland2018
Andy Marshall2017
Tim Downey2016
Janet Miller2015
Robert Harper2014
Ronnie G. Barrett2013
Chris Karbowiak2012
Not awarded2011
Not awarded2010
Charlie Daniels2009
John R. Ingram2008
Joel C. Gordon2007
Jack O. Bovender Jr.2006
Andrea Loughry2005
Governor Winfield Dunn2004
Tommy Smith2003
Bud Wendell2002
Jack Vaughn2001
Aubrey B. Harwell Jr.2000
Bob Corker1999
Marvin Runyon1998

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 WinnerYear
Charles Avent, Jr.2023
Megan Bynum2022
Matthew Stump2019
Brian Walsh2018
Kyle Motley2017
Lorelei Samuelson2016
Scott Brisson2015

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Jennings A. Jones College of Business
 
N219 Business and Aerospace Building 
Middle Tennessee State University 
Murfreesboro, TN 37132-0001 
Email: JonesCollege@mtsu.edu
Phone: (615) 898-2764 

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