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A Taste of Southern

2026 Gala Award Nominations

Alumni and friends of Southern are invited to nominate individuals, businesses, or nonprofits for one or more of these three special awards Southern announces each year at its Taste of Southern gala.

Along with sharing the names of relevant organizations or people, please provide an example of how they meet the award criteria. Videos of prior award recipients are available below.
Presented to a business in the greater Chattanooga area that creates opportunities for emerging talent and career growth.
Presented to an organization or individual in the greater Chattanooga area who demonstrates deep commitment to community through service or philanthropy.
Presented to a Southern Adventist University alum, student, or employee who excels professionally while representing Christ in the marketplace.
A valid email address is required for those submitting award nominations.
 

2025 Career Pathway Award

Erlanger received this year’s gala award for supporting emerging talent and career growth among young professionals.

2025 Partners In Service Award

CHATT Foundation received this year’s gala award for demonstrating deep commitment to community through service or philanthropy.

2025 Southern Impact Award

Sherry Campbell, ’11 (MSW), received this year’s gala award for excelling professionally while representing Christ in the marketplace.

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