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.
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
January 23, 2018
Interview & Reception 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Howard Baker Center Toyota Auditorium & Rotunda
Justice Cheri Beasley
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
April 17, 2018
Interview & Reception 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Howard Baker Center Toyota Auditorium & Rotunda
2016–2017 Speakers
Dr. Michael Blackwell
December 6, 2016
Interview 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Lindsay Young Auditorium
Reception 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tyson Alumni House
Dr. Marvelene Moore
March 21, 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
Wardell Milan
April 25, 2017
Interview 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
McClung Museum
Reception 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
McClung Museum
2015–2016 Speakers
Dr. Michael Nettles
November 5, 2015
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
College of Communication and Information Auditorium
Don Frieson
February 3, 2016
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
College of Communication and Information Scripps Lab
Dr. Cynthia Fleming
March 3, 2016
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
College of Communication and Information Scripps Lab
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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.