The votes are in, and on Wednesday, winners of WTCI-TV’s Be More Awards will be announced in luncheon ceremonies at The Chattanoogan. Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent for “PBS News-Hour,” will be the keynote speaker.
The mission of the Be More Awards is to generate awareness for nonprofit organizations, champion those organizations’ unsung heroes and celebrate the spirit of goodwill throughout the community, according to WTCI officials.
The awards will recognize nonprofit organizations in six categories, each category honoring a different aspect of success at making a positive difference in the community. Achievements to be recognized are: Be More Collaborative (Partnership), Be More Enriched (Educational Outreach), Be More Creative (Innovation), Be More Impactful (Local Service), Be More Courageous (Individual Leadership) and Be More Engaging (People’s Choice).
Registration for the luncheon starts at 11 a.m. and the program will follow at 11:30 at The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St. Individual tickets are $45. Tables for eight are $360, $500 and $1,000. To purchase ticketes, visit wtciTV.org or contact Julie Taylor at jtaylor@wtciTV.org or 702-7808.