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Southwest Tennessee Community College nominated for Robert R. Church Corporation of the Year award

By Communications and Marketing 

Southwest Tennessee Community College was selected by the Mid-South Minority Business Continuum (MMBC) as a nominee for the Robert R. Church Achievement Award in the category of Corporation of the Year. 

The prestigious award goes to organizations in the Memphis community that exemplify commitment to achieving economic development in minority and women-based businesses through DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). Award winners were presented on Nov. 16, 2022 at the Holiday Inn – University of Memphis.

Southwest shared the spotlight for this category with fellow nominees - ALSAC, FedEx Services, Memphis Light, Gas and Water, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Nike, Regional One Health and Tennessee Valley Authority. Congratulations goes to the College’s longtime institutional partner, Memphis-Shelby County Schools. 

“I am thrilled by this recognition and proud of the work of our College in advancing a diverse and inclusive pool of community partners and talent,” President Dr. Tracy D. Hall said. “This nomination reflects our equity-mindfulness and support of underrepresented businesses that can play a significant role in impacting our communities and transforming the trajectory of future generations.” 

As the community’s college and leading driver of workforce development for the Mid-South, Southwest proactively engages and collaborates with business partners that share the college’s mission to uplift local communities and diversify the workforce. The college’s partnerships with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) and Hire Local, are two examples of how the college is helping to sustain minority entrepreneurs, and train and upskill residents in and around the Memphis Medical District. 

To view all the award receipts, click here.