The annual leadership awards luncheon honors businesses and people who have made a difference in the community. The luncheon is part of the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville celebration, the largest consortium of MLK events in East Tennessee, and will feature thought leader Dr. A.R. Bernard as the keynote speaker. The MLK Special Awards also will be presented. Tickets are available HERE and sponsorships also are available.

Free parking is available in the G-10 lot near Thompson-Boling Arena; guests also will be provided with shuttle service to the Student Union.