Jackson, Tenn. - The Community Foundation of West Tennessee hosted its 2024 Patrons’ Party on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The party was at the home of Caroline and Jeb Campbell in Jackson, Tenn.
“The Patrons’ Party is a guest favorite, and we love seeing so many community leaders come together to support our mission,” said Haley Fortune, Community Impact Manager for the Community Foundation. “We are grateful to our Board of Trustees Chairman, Jeb Campbell, and his wife, Caroline, for opening their home to our patrons for the event.”
This year’s Patrons’ Party, presented by C.O.R.P. (Shirlene Mercer Foundation) and Prosper, served as the kickoff event for the 33rd Annual Charity Gala on November 9, 2024. At the event, the Tigrett Award, May and Dr. Barnett Scott Service Award, and Jackson Awards recipients were announced.
Tigrett Award – Alice and Carl Kirkland
May and Dr. A. Barnett Scott Service Award – Dr. Sandra Dee and Eduardo Morales
Jackson Award for the Arts – Trista and Charlie Havner
Jackson Award for Education – Melissa Spurgeon
Jackson Award for Healthcare – G. Robert Hopper, D.D.S.
Jackson Award for Leadership – David McCall
Jackson Award for Volunteer Service – Wendy Trice Martin
Jackson Award for Youth – Tim Stratton
In addition to announcing award recipients, the Patrons’ Party was a night to thank the sponsors of The Charity Gala for their support of the Community Foundation’s work in West Tennessee.
Guests enjoyed a lively atmosphere, delicious food, cocktails, and a nod to this year’s Charity Gala theme, “Light Up the Night.”
The Charity Gala is the largest annual fundraiser hosted by the Community Foundation of West Tennessee. The event includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, seated dinner, award presentations, live music, and dancing. Proceeds from the event support critical community initiatives. The Charity Gala has come to be recognized as one of West Tennessee’s “most elegant events.”
To learn more about The Charity Gala or the 2024 awards, visit TheCharityGala.org.
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