Spirit Award Dinner

The Spirit Award Dinner began in 2004 to recognize individuals who have supported the efforts of the McNabb Center and Helen Ross McNabb Foundation, and have worked selflessly to improve lives in their community.  This year, the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation is pleased to honor Andy Shafer at the 2026 Spirit Award Dinner.

When: August 25, 2026

Where: Knoxville Convention Center

Time: Cocktails at 6 p.m., Dinner at 7 p.m.

For more information about the 2026 Spirit Award Dinner, contact Pamela.Coleman@mcnabb.org

Previous Recipients

2025 – Bob Kesling & Bert Bertelkamp
2024 – Randy & Jenny Boyd
2023 – Richard & Joni Maples
2022 – Mitch & Debby Steenrod
2021 – Beth Haynes & Russell Biven
2019 – Adam & Jenny Brock and Wes & Liz Stowers
2018 – Sharon Miller Pryse
2017 – Joe and Melinda Connell
2016 – George and Cheryl Kershaw
2015 – Howard and Betty Blum
2014 – The late Emmet “Buck” Vaughn, Jr. and Linda Vaughn
2013 – Joe Mont McAfee and the late Kane McAfee
2012 – Bill Pugh and the late Henrietta Pugh
2011 – Bo Shafer and the late Mary Shafer
2010 – Rev. George Doebler and Nancy Doebler
2009 – Dale Keasling and Barbara Keasling
2008 – The late George Sampson & his family
2007 – The late Harry and Sarah Stowers
2005 – Hank Bertelkamp and the late Jane Bertelkamp
2004 – The late Dr. Joe Johnson