Pellissippi State will hold its celebration of annual alumni awards at a luncheon that will feature retired U.S. Air Force Col. Paula Penson as the keynote speaker and WATE-TV’s Tearsa Smith serving as host. The two awards conferred at the luncheon include: Pellissippi State’s Distinguished Alumni Award, announced by FirstBank, highlights an outstanding graduate in recognition of significant professional achievement and service to the community; and The Peggy Wilson Volunteer Alumni Award, sponsored and announced by Discovery Inc., highlights an outstanding graduate in recognition of extraordinary service to the Pellissippi State community.