In 1989, Junior Achievement founded the Business Hall of Fame to recognize men and women whose inspirational leadership has shown business excellence and courageous thinking. Their actions demonstrate vision, innovation, and social responsibility that have enhanced all our lives.

The Emerald O'ccasion Annual Dinner is a major fundraising event hosted by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee and will benefit the organization's programs. The guest speaker will be acclaimed Paulist priest, Father Eric Andrews; popular talk show host Hallerin Hilton Hill will serve as master of ceremonies. The event features music and an exquisite meal. Tickets are $125 per person and include free green beer. Table hosts and sponsorships are available starting at $1,250. The event coincides with the week of St.…

Now in its 17th year, the annual charity auction and dinner is one of the Sertoma Center’s top fundraisers. This year’s Cool Jazz, Warm Nights event is called “Midnight in Manhattan.” The evening features dancing, sit-down dinner and live and silent auctions. For more information, contact Joan Brown O’Kane at 865-524-5555,ext. 239, or [email protected].

The Next Door Knoxville will hold its 5th Annual Benefit Luncheon and Celebration. The Next Door's mission is to help women in crisis by meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs to create lives of wholeness and hope. Complimentary on-site parking available.

The 26th annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day recognizes East Tennessee's most outstanding philanthropists and fundraisers, including the 2015 Legacy Award winner, Dr. Joe Johnson. Additionally, businesses and organizations that purchase a table have the opportunity to honor a donor or volunteer of their choosing with special recognition at the event. Morning workshops focused on marketing and fundraising also will be offered. Luncheon: $35/person or $400/table of eight Morning workshops: $20/person

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee will hold its 360° of Hope Luncheon with Joan Cronan as the featured speaker. The holiday luncheon offers networking and fellowship and the opportunity to learn about the organization's mission.

The annual leadership awards luncheon honors people who have made a difference in the community. The luncheon is part of the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville celebration, the largest consortium of MLK events in East Tennessee. The MLK Special Awards will be presented.

The Emerald O’ccasion Annual Dinner is a major fundraising event hosted by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee and will benefit the organization’s programs. The evening includes a cocktail reception, dinner, appearance by Bishop Richard Stika and a special program emceed by WATE-TV's Kristin Farley. The keynote speaker will be local radio celebrity Hallerin Hilton Hill. Cocktails in the ballroom begin at 5 p.m.; dinner served, 6 p.m.

The Salvation Army’s second annual City of Hope Gala is the organization’s marquee event to support its mission of helping to equip, empower and educate clients. The event will feature a reception, dinner and firsthand accounts of being provided hope by the organization. The keynote speaker will be retired U.S. Air Force Capt. William "Bill" Robinson, the longest-held enlisted prisoner of war in American history. He was released from the infamous Hanoi Hilton on Feb. 12, 1973, over seven years after being…

Now in its 18th year, the annual charity auction and dinner is one of the Sertoma Center’s top fundraisers. The evening features a silent auction and cocktail hour followed by dinner and live auction. The 2016 theme is based on the Titanic's “Treasures Untold – A Night of Wonder.” Three actors from the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge will stay in character and tell their stories of that fateful night. Megan and her Goody Goodies will entertain with swing and big band music. For more…

Knox Area Rescue Ministries’ Dinner of Hope features a reception and silent auction beginning at 5:15 p.m., followed by seated dinner and program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. International speaker and New York Times bestselling author Stephen Mansfield will deliver the keynote address. The featured musical artists are Jordan Infield with Tyler and Erika Bird. Hallerin Hilton Hill will serve as master of ceremonies.

The 27th annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day recognizes East Tennessee’s most outstanding philanthropists and fundraisers, including the 2016 Legacy Award winner, Sharon Pryse. Additionally, businesses and organizations that purchase a table have the opportunity to honor a donor or volunteer of their choosing with special recognition at the event. Morning workshops focused on marketing and fundraising also will be offered. Luncheon: $35/person or $400/table of eight Morning workshops: $20/person

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee will hold its 2nd Annual 360° of Hope Luncheon with Susan Packard, former COO of HGTV and cofounder of Scripps Networks Interactive, as the featured speaker. Each guest will receive an autographed copy of her book, "New Rules of the Game: 10 Strategies for Women in the Workplace." The holiday luncheon offers networking and fellowship and the opportunity to learn about the organization’s mission. Frank Murphy of WNOX 93.1 will serve as emcee.

The annual leadership awards luncheon honors people who have made a difference in the community. The luncheon is part of the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville celebration, the largest consortium of MLK events in East Tennessee. The MLK Special Awards will be presented. Sponsorships are available. The keynote speaker will be Donald Casimere, founding member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, a nonprofit established in 1994 to enhance accountability and transparency in policing and build…

The Emerald O’ccasion Annual Dinner, now in its 32nd year, is a major fundraising event hosted by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to benefit the organization’s programs. A VIP cocktail reception will start at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. This popular event brings together more than 500 members of the community for an evening of fun and fellowship, including an appearance from Bishop Richard Stika. The guest speaker will be Phillip Fulmer, former head coach of the Vols football…

The Salvation Army’s third annual City of Hope Gala is the organization’s marquee event to support its mission of helping to equip, empower and educate clients. The event will feature a reception, dinner and firsthand accounts of being provided hope by the organization. The keynote speaker will be Jim “The Rookie” Morris, a high school science teacher and baseball coach turned Major League Baseball pitcher, whose story was made into the movie, “The Rookie," starring Dennis Quaid. The reception begins at…

The annual leadership awards luncheon honors people who have made a difference in the community and includes a keynote speaker. The luncheon is part of the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville celebration, the largest consortium of MLK events in East Tennessee. The MLK Special Awards will be presented. Sponsorships are available.

The Emerald O’ccasion Annual Dinner, now in its 33rd year, is a major fundraising event hosted by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to benefit the organization’s programs. The evening also will include the presentation of the 7th annual “Creating Hope” award to an individual or organization for outstanding service to Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. The keynote speaker will be Vallie Collins, a survivor of “Miracle on the Hudson," during which US Airways Flight 1549 had to land on the Hudson…