2021 Tribute to Women Honorees

Jewel Bell

Jewel is a pillar of the community, serving various roles at King University, Lee Street Baptist Church, the YWCA of Bristol’s Board of Directors, [...]

Shaunna Mellons

Through the sharing of her time, energy, and personal experience with addiction, Shaunna offers much-needed hope and support to those who often have none. [...]

Carrie Upshaw

To have known Carrie Upshaw was to appreciate her compassion and loving touch towards everyone she met. Kingsport is a better place because [...]

Jo Morrison

At 104, Jo Morrison continues to be a faithful servant who builds up and supports individuals and organizations, bringing about positive change to our [...]

Margot Seay

For more than 20 years, Margot Seay has worked locally and across the nation to elevate the voices of 50+ Americans.

Nina Gray

Nina’s passion for helping others is highlighted throughout her professional career and through her devotion to community volunteerism. In retirement, Nina did not rest. Her [...]

Sonie Schermer

She has been engaged in showcasing the majesty of our natural environment for over 30 years. She is a true champion for residents and [...]

Jane Alma Manzi

Her devotion to her family was pure. Her legacy of unconditional love and support continues everyday to serve as a role model for her [...]

Danielle Bland

It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact number of lives inspired by Danielle Bland throughout her career as owner and artistic director of The Dance [...]

Susan Benton

Loving, caring, kind, compassionate; these are all adjectives that describe my dear sister Susan. Above all else, her greatest attribute is that of “care-giver”. Being [...]

Jessica Jane Rucker

At the tender age of 15, Jessica suffered the devastating loss of the most important women in her life-her Mother. Fortunately, Jessica was blessed [...]

Anne Johnson

The Kindergarten class at Saint Anne Catholic School would love to recognize Mrs. Anne Johnson as a 2021 Tribute to Women Honoree.  Although this [...]

Billie Schneider

The Saint Anne Catholic School would love to recognize our principal, Ms. Billie Schneider as a 2021 Tribute to Women Honoree!  To say we have a [...]

Suzanne Blaser

The Second Grade class at Saint Anne Catholic School would love to recognize Mrs. Suzanne Blaser as a 2021 Tribute to Women Honoree!  Teaching young little minds [...]

Mrs. Deb Miller

The Saint Anne Catholic School Junior Kindergarten class of 2021 is proud to recognize Mrs. Deb Miller as a Tribute to Women Honoree. To [...]

Pat Phillips

Pat, thank you for your loyal friendship, kindnesses, and creative fun times that you are always planning. Your light shines bright and you [...]

Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca is the type of person who her friends depend on--she's the one who makes the plan, executes it, and makes sure everyone is [...]

Jean Peace

Jean you are a strong, bright light that sees what needs to be done and then you follow through until it is completed. You [...]

Vivian Crymble

Vivian has a heart of gold, and her generosity knows no bounds.  She gives and gives, and give some more.  As a past Rotary [...]