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September 30, 2025 | 11:30 a.m.

Music City Center

Watch special moments from the event

2025 Honorees

Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award

presented by Vanderbilt University


Distinguished Alumni Award

presented by Belmont University

2025 Award Winners


Ronald L. Corbin Inspiring Leader Award

presented by Lipscomb University


Annette Eskind Inspiring Educator Award

presented by UBS


Thomas J. Sherrard Inspiring Innovation Award

presented by Nissan

Meet Our Event Chairs

Candice Storey Lee

Candice Storey Lee serves as Vanderbilt University’s Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director, becoming the first female athletic director at Vanderbilt and the first Black woman to lead an SEC athletics program. Under her leadership, the Vandy United campaign raised funds to upgrade facilities and programming while adding women’s volleyball as a varsity sport. A Vanderbilt alumna, Lee is a leader in athletics, earning accolades such as the Black Student-Athlete Summit’s 2022 Athletic Director of the Year. She has served on boards including the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Nashville Sports Council, and YWCA of Middle Tennessee.

Brandon Corbin

Brandon Corbin is the Regional Chief Information Officer for Ascension Saint Thomas, overseeing the strategic direction of technology across Tennessee’s care settings. His work focuses on enhancing the technology experience for clinicians, operational teams, patients, and families. Previously, he served as CIO for the Tennessee Department of Health where he played a key role in the state’s COVID-19 response, and served for 17 years at HCA Healthcare in several roles including CIO for Urgent Care. Brandon serves on the boards of the Nashville Technology Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, and Family and Children’s Services.

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Contact Us

To learn more about the Public Schools Hall of Fame, please contact Melinda Judd, Senior Vice President of Outreach and Development

[email protected] | (615) 456-7485


Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Award Presenters



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Lipscomb University logo
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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors


Amazon logo
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The Enchiridion Foundation

The Eskind Family in memory of Mrs. Annette Eskind

Donna & Jeffrey Eskind
Laurie & Steven Eskind

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Silver Sponsors


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Margaret & Tony Heard

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Marlene Eskind Moses, Esq.

Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation logo
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Bronze Sponsors


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The Corbin Family

Brenda & Ron Corbin
Coffi & Brandon Corbin

Suann & Ralph
Davis

enterprise solutions
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Carole & John
Sergent

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Studio Bank logo
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Wiseman Ashworth Trauger logo

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SPECIAL THANKS AND SUPPORT


Anchor Transportation
Alison Bryant Corporate Florals
Laws of Ace Films
Moving Picture Boys
Music City Center
Pat Matranga, Artist
Tiny Mighty Communications
Uplight Technologies
Franklin Willis, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, MNPS
DaJuana Hammonds and Bryson Finney, Co-Directors of the MNPS Songwriting Summit
Cane Ridge High School Jazz Ensemble
MNPS Songwriting Summit Student Artists
Warner Arts Magnet Elementary choir

Friends of Public Education

Barbara & Greg Burns
Ashley & Joe Cook
Suann & Ralph Davis
Julie & Thomas F. Frist III
Meg & Alex Harris
Kraft CPAs
Nashville State Community College
Tennessee Tribune Newspaper