WTCI Be More Awards™ Luncheon Honoring All Non-Profits
with Keynote Speaker, Judy Woodruff, March 3, 2010



The inaugural WTCI Be More Awards ™ have been created to recognize excellence in our local nonprofit community. WTCI, in partnership with Allied Arts and United Way's Center for Nonprofits, is proud to bring to light those who share our commitment to offer everyone opportunities to “Be More”. We are committed to offering people from all walks of life the chance to broaden their horizons, explore new ideas and realize their potential—in other words to Be More.


The Be More Awards ™ are offered in six categories, each honoring a different aspect of local commitment and success at making a positive difference in the lives of those in our local community.

Partnership Award: Strong partnerships are critical to nonprofit organizations and help all those involved leverage resources and broaden their community impact in unique ways. This award recognizes an organization that has extended its reach into the community by developing meaningful partnerships. Example includes an organization that collaborates with other organizations to diversify its volunteer base.


Innovation Award: Creativity and innovation set many nonprofits apart and develop successful models for others to adopt. This award recognizes an organization that displays the most imaginative and creative use of original ideas to achieve organizational goals. Examples include resourcefulness (i.e. limited budget) in creating a new project, program, or event, or developing a unique and inventive method to bring a particular initiative to fruition.


Local Service Award: Nonprofits are often created to respond to a unique community need. This award recognizes an organization that has responded to a community need and is making a significant difference in the community as measured by specific outcomes and by participation in its programs. Example includes an organization that demonstrates qualitative and quantitative outcomes.


Educational Outreach Award: Nonprofit organizations provide a variety of educational services to the community. This award recognizes an organization that strives to educate the community through guidance, knowledge, and/or a mentorship program. Examples include a program/project aimed at improving specific aspects of community life and introducing and/or conducting community enrichment programs.


Individual Leadership Award: Community volunteers often lead behind the scenes without the need for recognition. This award recognizes an individual who is a leader and visionary and is willing to take risks to make a difference in the community.


People’s Choice Award: PBS and WTCI are a service by the public, for the public. That is why this prestigious award recognizes the local organization that is most connected to the community and the people it serves. Through online voting, local citizens decide which organization, from a pool of nominees chosen by the judges, they feel most exemplifies the spirit of the community. Nominees will be announced January 22.

If you have any questions about WTCI's inaugural Be More Awards ™ please contact Julie Taylor at jtaylor@wtcitv.org , or call (423) 702-7808





Comment on this event:

To cast your vote, you must use the online voting form - click here to vote!

  

Mary Scruggs

I am so grateful for LifeLine,Inc. They were there to help when I was fostering children with disabilities. They were very supportive and helpful during some difficult times in our lives. I vote for Life Line Ministry.

  
  

Charlene Griffin

My vote is for Partnership for Families, Children and Adults. Partnership offers assistance to all aspects of the family. Whatever the issue a family or family member faces, help can be found through some service offered by the Partnership.

  
  

Thomas Slaten

I vote for Blood Assurance, they do an awesome job, and the gift of Blood is the best gift anyone can receive in the time of need. Thanks to all the people at Blood Assurance, for all they do. Thomas Slaten

  
  

Cynthia Bricker

Blood Assurance is great and the work they do is immeasurable! They get my vote!!

  
  

Mike Fitzgerald

Wally's Friends gets my vote. Every day they work diligently to reduce Chattanooga's pet overpopulation problem by providing low cost spay/neuter for local pet owners.

  
  

Jennifer Hoff

Thank you for all of your wonderful comments on the impact of our nonprofit community! WTCI is happy to see so many engaged with our Be More Awards. However, we also want to be sure everyone's vote is counted - to cast your official vote, you must do so through the online voting form on this site - the form is located within the "VOTE" tab at the top of this page. Thank you for participating and sharing your voice! Jennifer Hoff WTCI Director of Public Relations

  
  

Ann Cater

Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for their support of WTCI with it's first 'Be More Awards Event' honoring the non-profits in the community. We are thrilled to be featuring broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff at this luncheon event at the Chattanoogan on Wednesday, March 3rd.

  
  

Mary Beth Cammilleri

I am thrilled to see an animal-related nonprofit group as one of the finalists. Wally's Friends not only changes the lives of dogs and cats, but also makes life better for their owners who no longer have to worry about unwanted litters. Their impact in the community in terms of combating the pet overpopulation problem is extraordinary.

  
  

Tom Shipley

I vote for Girls Preparatory School HARVEST Program. These school girls coordinate a program by themselvers that supports several needy origanizations throughout Chattanooga. Their Harvest Program is done out of a sense of giving back.

  
  

Patty Counts

Blood Assurance gets my vote - they give to whoever needs it

  
  

Jane Starner

La Paz de Dios is an amazing place helping hundreds of people in our community. I am grateful for La Paz.

  
  

Margie

I have volunteered for Habitat For Humanity a few times and the thrill each volunteer has knowing they are helping a needy family. I just wish that more would volunteer. Even one time. Get your corporation involved. It's an amazing moral booster.

  
  

ken hays

La Paz de Dios. An unbelievable organization with a great staff!

  
  

J.L. Fergus

I vote for Habitat for Humanity

  
  

Buddy Rhodes

I want to cast my vote for Girls Preparatory School HARVEST Program. These young ladies work so hard and are very creative in all their programs. Never have so few done so much for so many.

  
  

S. HAMIL

I have been donating to Blood Assurance for over 15 years through my company and my church. There are many great programs in our community but I feel Blood Assurance has helped the most people over the years.

  
  

Tommy Smith

I have been a donor for many years probably not as often as I should but as often as I can and I wouldn't think of donating any where else.

  
  

Theresa Biggs

My vote is for Partnership for Families, Children and Adults. The Partnership has provided assistance to our community by offering 20+ programs for over 100 years. They make a positive difference in the lives families and individuals by empowering them to build better lives!!

  
  

myoung

I vote for Blood Assurance. They are always great to work with.

  
  

Lois Killebrew

Girls, Inc. is a wonderful organization! Keep up the great work! Lois

  
  

Sandra M. Weeks

My vote goes to Blood Assurance. What a wonderful organization! They pamper us donors and then go about saving lives. God's smiling at them, I know.

  
  

Linda

My vote is for Blood Assurance. They do a lot og good for our local community.

  
  

SUSAN JACKS

What an awesome organization that helps so many lives...I personally have a sister-in-law that has been helped by Blood Assurance! Keep up the good work!

  
  

Risa

I vote for Blood Assurance. I love the Blood Vessel, the staff and the work they do! Blood from Blood Assurance allowed my family more time with my brother and we are so thankful for that!

  
  

Tyler

I vote for life with Blood Assurance.

  
  

ev perry

Blood assurance has our vote!

  
  

Jerri

I vote for Blood Assurance sinc their whole purpose is to save lives! I donate blood and encourage my friends and family to do so. What could be more valuable than saving a life?

  
  

portrica

i voted for the harvest program cause honestly the things they do for those girls is so nice i mean giveing to people in need is good right IVOTHARVEST!

  
  

william

Blood Assurance gets my vote

  
  

Susan Holmes

GIrls Inc. of Chattanooga! Inspiring girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold. They have shown that all girls can succeed using models of peer support, adult support and community support!

  

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