2026 LVMA Honorees

The Leadership & Volunteer Memphis Awards recognize individuals whose leadership, service, and commitment are making a meaningful difference across Memphis and Shelby County. Our 2026 honorees represent excellence across business, education, healthcare, faith, civic leadership, and community impact.

We are proud to celebrate these changemakers and the contributions they have made to strengthening our community. Join Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis on September 24, 2026, as we honor their impact and celebrate the power of leadership and service in Memphis.

Read More About the 2026 LVMA Honorees Below

  • Steven Cohen

    Congressman
    Tennesseee

  • Rabbi Greenstein

    Senior Rabbi
    Temple Israel

  • Dr. James Downing

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

  • Tanya Hart

    Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
    First Horizon Corporation

  • Brent Hooks

    Vice President
    Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.

  • Reggie Manning

    CEO & Co-Founder
    Vista Data

  • Eric Echols

    Educator

  • Adult Volunteer of the Year


    Kenneth Holman | American Red Cross
    Chima Onwuka | Grind City Cares
    Warren Banner | Memphis City Beautiful

  • Youth Volunteer of the Year


    London Arwood | Student Leader
    Cooper Mears | Student Leader

  • Nonprofit Leader of the Year


    David Jordan | Agape Child & Family Services
    Rachel Haaga | Restore Corps by Freed Life
    Cori Smith | Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry

  • Nonprofit of the Year

    RISE Memphis
    Memphis Goodwill
    YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South