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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

PBS’ Ifill to speak at WTCI’s celebration of work by nonprofit organizations

IF YOU GOWhat: Be More Awards luncheon, featuring Gwen Ifill.When: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.Where: Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St.Admission: $45 (higher cost for additional premium events).Phone: 702-7815.

In a city where nonprofit organizations do a lot of heavy lifting, selecting winners of WTCI’s Be More Awards is not easy, according to the station’s director of public relations, Amanda Plecas.

“There’s so much great work being done by these nonprofits,” she said.

Nonprofit organizations will be honored in six categories at WTCI’s second annual Be More Awards luncheon on Wednesday at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Gwen Ifill, moderator and managing editor of Washington Week and senior correspondent for “The PBS Newshour,” will be the speaker for the luncheon.