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Thank you for joining us for the 2024 Leadership Luncheon!

Join us for the Young Leaders Council 2024 Leadership Luncheon fundraising event on Thursday, November 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Leadership Luncheon will be held at the Music City Center, welcoming hundreds of YLC alumni, corporate partners, and nonprofit colleagues to gather and hear unique perspectives from successful business and philanthropic leaders.

The Leadership Luncheon is YLC’s annual fundraising event and a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of this great organization. This year, we are proud to welcome nationally recognized business, philanthropic, and community leader, Becca Stevens, as our keynote speaker. Becca is the founder & President of Thistle Farms and the Center for Contemplative Justice. She is also a champion of more than 70 organizations, a noted author, priest, survivor, and dynamic fundraiser.

Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to connect, learn, and grow professionally with other community leaders. Visit the link below to purchase your ticket or contact YLC Executive Director, Kim James, at kim@youngleaderscouncil.org for more information.

2024 Sponsorship

By partnering with YLC as a sponsor for the 2024 Leadership Luncheon, your company will enjoy unprecedented access to over 300 YLC alumni, corporate partners, and community leaders representing diverse professional backgrounds. Your sponsorship support is critical to the success of this event and will ensure YLC’s ability to accomplish its mission and train the next generation of nonprofit board leaders.

Please reach out to Kim James, YLC Executive Director, at kim@youngleaderscouncil.org for more information, or call (615) 386-0060.

Previous Young Leaders of The Year Award Recipients

2023, Sydney Ball
2022, Gary Gaston
2021, Maria Amado
2020, Allison Reed
2019, Charlane Oliver
2018, Ron Snitker
2017, Justin Crosslin
2016, Tim Bewley
2015, Jordan Waldron
2014, Dan Hogan
2013, Jill Robinson
2012, Santi Tefel
2011, Brian Taylor
2010, James Crumlin, Jr
2009, Jonathan Cole

2008, David Weil
2007, Melissa Wyatt
2006, Erika Sumner
2005, Paula Roberts
2004, Elizabeth Gerken
2003, Bob Lawhon
2002, Susan Chapman
2001, Patty St. Clair
2000, Derek Young
1999, Debra Asay
1998, Jim Phillips
1997, Marcus Stamps
1996, Robinson Regen
1995, Mitch Petross
1994, Eric Rhinehardt

Diane L. Hayes Legacy of Leadership Award Recipients

2023, Jill Robinson
2022, Hal Cato
2021, Joshua Livingston
2020, Robinson Regen

Thanks to our 2024 sponsors!

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amazon
Tractor Supply Co. logo
NES
deloitte
Music City Center logo
RJ Young logo
Brasfield & Gorrie logo
Dollar General Logo
Pierce
Pinnacle Financial Partners logo
Harbor + Union logo
HNTB logo
rc mathews contractor logo
Ingram Charities logo

Rachel Layton Smith

Joshua Livingston

Catherine P. Street

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

Studio Bank

Kraft CPAs, LLC

Dominique Butts

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YLC Alumni

170+

Students Per Year

400+

Nonprofits served

5

Cohorts each year