Local leaders and advocates recognized by the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga

The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga recently held its 41st annual Equal Opportunity Day — check out the folks from the community that were highlighted for their leadership and advocacy.

NOOGAtoday | Folks standing on a stage holding checks at an award ceremony

Local leaders and advocates were honored for their work within the community.

Photo provided by Urban League of Greater Chattanooga

The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (ULGC) recently held its 41st annual Equal Opportunity Day, showcasing local leaders and advocates.

Awards recognized various efforts supporting inclusion, justice, social + civic involvement, and sustainable impact within the community.

Recipients

  • Inclusion by Design Award | City of Chattanooga
  • Community Impact Award | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award | Valoria Armstrong
  • Warren E. Logan Scholarship Awards | Chazmin Hinton, Wendell Patillo + Trinity Williams
  • Spirit of the Movement Award | ULCG Young Professionals Auxiliary
  • Board Emeritus | Judge Curtis Collier + Dorothy Grisham

Inclusion by Design graduates

During the event, ULGC also recognized recent graduates of its leadership program designed for women + people of color.

  • Alisha Moore | BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
  • Althea Jones | Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Christina Gindi | U.S. Express
  • Courtney Cochran | BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
  • Diego Trujillo | Hamilton County Schools
  • Jeremy Mason | Pinnacle
  • Larvizo Wright | Unum
  • Martina Harris | Chattanooga State
  • Melanie Cross | Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Reggie Wilkerson | EPB
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