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The Trailblazer Award is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the accomplishments of African Americans affiliated with the University of Tennessee who are trailblazers in their disciplines or within the fields of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. 

The nomination deadline has been extended to February 15th, 2019!

Click here to access the nomination form!

 

2017–2018 Speakers

 

Spruell Driver, Jr.

Photos

November 27, 2017

Interview 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Howard Baker Center Toyota Auditorium

Reception 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Howard Baker Center Rotunda

Dr. Andre Temple

Photos

January 23, 2018

Interview & Reception 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Howard Baker Center Toyota Auditorium & Rotunda


Justice Cheri Beasley

Photos

March 22, 2018

Interview 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

College of Law Room 132

Reception 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

College of Law Howard Baker Rotunda

Patrica Bell-Scott

Photos

April 17, 2018

Interview & Reception 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Howard Baker Center Toyota Auditorium & Rotunda

 


 

 2016–2017 Speakers

 


 

2015–2016 Speakers

 


Our Partners

This series is brought to you by the Commission for Blacks.

The Trailblazer Series is partnering with The Volunteer Channel to provide the series via webcast and student-led video production.