Chattanooga began celebrating its most generous citizens in 1987 at its first National Philanthropy Day event. See all of the honorees from then until now below.
Above, Ted and Kelly Alling (center) were among the 2018 National Philanthropy Day honorees,
pictured here with students and teachers of Chattanooga Preparatory School, an all-boys charter school they founded.
1987 – 1st Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Hugh O. Maclellan, Sr.
1988 – 2nd Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist H. Clay Evans Johnson
1989 – 3rd Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Scott L. Probasco, Jr.
1990 – 4th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Hugh O. Maclellan, Jr.
Corporate Philanthropist Provident Life/Accident Insurance
Leadership Fundraiser Mai Bell Hurley
1991 – 5th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Ruth Street
Leadership Fundraiser James D. Kennedy, Jr.
1992 – 6th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist All Contributors to the Aquarium
Corporate Philanthropist 20 Largest Aquarium Sponsors
1993 – 7th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Ruth S. Holmberg
Corporate Philanthropist McKee Foods Corporation
Corporate Philanthropist Joseph F. Decosimo
1994 – 8th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Daniel and Joan Frierson
Corporate Philanthropist American National Bank and Trust Company
Leadership Fundraiser John P. Guerry
Young Volunteer Fundraiser Mary Navarre Moore
1995 – 9th Annual
Corporate Philanthropist Chattanooga Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Leadership Fundraiser John F. Germ
Young Volunteer Fundraiser Dr. John W. McCravey
1996 – 10th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Jo Ann Cline Yates
Corporate Philanthropist Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Leadership Fundraiser Mrs. Frank McDonald
Young Volunteer Fundraiser Joseph H. Davenport III
1997 – 11th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Mervin and Helen Pregulman
Corporate Philanthropist Bi-Lo, Inc.
Leadership Fundraiser Judy Bellenfant
1998 – 12th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Gordon Davenport
Corporate Philanthropist Newton Chevrolet
Leadership Fundraiser George Key, Sr. and Tom Edd Wilson
1999 – 13th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Bryan and Kathy Patten & Cartter and Lee Patten
Corporate Philanthropist North American Royalties
Leadership Fundraiser Grady Williams
2000 – 14th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Elizabeth Lupton Davenport
Corporate Philanthropist WRCB-TV Channel 3
Leadership Fundraiser Jim and Elaine Hill
2001 – 15th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist John T. “Jack” and Alice P. Lupton
Corporate Philanthropist First Tennessee Bank
Leadership Fundraiser Phil Whitaker
2002 – 16th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Linda and Paul Neely
Corporate Philanthropist Chattem Corporation
Leadership Fundraiser Patsy Hazelwood
2003 – 17th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Joseph F. Decosimo
Corporate Philanthropist AmSouth Bank
Leadership Fundraiser Mayor Bob Corker
2004 – 18th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist The Caldwell Family
Corporate Philanthropist Favorite Markets
Leadership Fundraiser Paul Brock
2005 – 19th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist The Chazen Family
Corporate Philanthropist Junior League of Chattanooga
Leadership Fundraiser Sue Anne Wells
2006 – 20th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Brenda Lawson
Corporate Philanthropist WTVC News Channel 9
Leadership Fundraiser Alison Lebovitz
Youth in Philanthropy Jordan Thomas
2007 – 21st Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist The J. H. Davenport, Jr. Family
Corporate Philanthropist Cornerstone Community Bank
Leadership Fundraiser Helen Pregulman
2008 – 22nd Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Fletcher Bright
Corporate Philanthropist Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough PLLC
Leadership Fundraiser Sam Smartt, Jr.
2009 – 23rd Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Francis and Gordon Smith
Corporate Philanthropist PlayCore
Leadership Fundraiser Ward Petty
2010 - – 24th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Dr. Joseph A. and Professor Mary Jackson
Corporate Philanthropist (large) UNUM
Corporate Philanthropist (small) Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Leadership Fundraiser Bill Wilder
2011 – 25th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist George R. Johnson Family Foundation
Corporate Philanthropist McDonald’s Chattanooga Co-Op and Brewer Media Group
Leadership Fundraiser Dr. Fred and Ruth Obear
2012 – 26th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist The Mark and Christine Waldrop Family
Corporate Philanthropist Starkey Printing Company
Leadership Fundraiser Dr. Clif and Ruzha Cleaveland
2013 – 27th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Dr. and Mrs. Jim Osborn
Corporate Philanthropist Chattanooga Times Free Press
Leadership Fundraiser Zan Guerry and Dr. Bill Stacy
Youth in Philanthropy Anna Carroll
Non Profit Professional of the Year Peter Cooper
2014 – 28th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Franklin Farrow
Corporate Philanthropist Hutton Companies
Volunteer Fundraiser Keith Sanford
Youth in Philanthropy Ralston Hartness and Thomas West (ReGenerate)
2015– 29th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Warren Barnett
Corporate Philanthropist Chambliss, Bahner and Stophel
Volunteer Fundraiser Charles Lebovitz
Youth in Philanthropy Miss Morgan McCall and Miss Harper Caswell
2016 – 30th Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist The Clarence E. Harris Foundation
Corporate Philanthropist Publix Super Markets Charities
Leadership Fundraiser Charles L. Arant
Youth in Philanthropy Jack Showronnek
2017 – 31st Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Weldon F. Osborne Foundation, Inc.
Corporate Philanthropist Adman Electric
Leadership Fundraiser Dr. Dane & Sheila Boyington
Youth in Philanthropy Kaitlyn McAfee
2018 – 32nd Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Ted and Kelly Alling
Corporate Philanthropist M&M Industries
Leadership Fundraiser Will Clegg, HMM
Youth in Philanthropy Phillip Matthews, McCallie School
2019 – 33rd Annual
Outstanding Philanthropist Barbie Standefer
Corporate Philanthropist Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement
Leadership Fundraiser Lynda Minks Hood, Chattanooga Bar Association
Youth in Philanthropy Claire Calhoun, Girls Preparatory School graduate
2020 - 34th Annual
Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, Luncheon and Awards were cancelled