
WHAT: 33rd Knoxville Award
WHERE: Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37912
WHEN: Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Doors open at 11:30 AM | Program begins at 12:00 PM
Lunch provided.
ABOUT THE EVENT
For over 30 years, the Knoxville Award has surprise honored an outstanding individual who demonstrates exceptional commitment and care for the Knoxville community and its residents.
Past Honorees
Jim Haslam, Lindsay Young, Mary Shafer, Pat Summitt, Peyton Manning, Tee Martin, Jack Walker, Jim Dick, Sam & Ann Furrow, Natalie Haslam, Larry Fleming, Senator Howard Baker, Jr., Senator Ben Atchley, Jim & Kay Clayton, Hallerin Hilton Hill, Bruce Pearl, Phillip Fulmer, Congressman Jimmy Duncan, Governor Bill & First Lady Crissy Haslam, Dr. Joseph Johnson, Johnny Majors, Randy Boyd, Dale Keasling, Larry Martin, Mintha Roach, Madeline Rogero, Hank & Bert Bertelkamp, Sharon J. Pryse, Raja Jubran, Bo Shafer, and Dr. Keith Gray
Who Benefits
Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc. (SCHAS) is a nonprofit organization providing in-home caregiving services to older adults, Veterans, and adults with disabilities.
SCHAS is the only caregiving agency in Tennessee offering an Equitable Access Care Program, where hourly rates are based on a client’s net income. Through grants, fundraisers, and United Way support, SCHAS ensures that individuals with the greatest financial need can access care and safely age in place.
Proceeds from this event directly support this program.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
All sponsors will be recognized on the SCHAS website event page.
Presenting Sponsor — $10,000+
Name and logo displayed at event entrance
Full-page recognition in event program
Full-screen recognition during event
Up to 5 tables (50 guests)
Contributing Sponsor — $5,000+
Half-page recognition in event program
Half-screen recognition during event
Up to 2 tables (20 guests)
Program Sponsor — $2,500+
Quarter-page recognition in event program
Quarter-screen recognition during event
One table (10 guests)
Table Sponsor — $1,500
Name and logo listed in event program
Name and logo displayed during event
One table (10 guests)
Half Table Sponsor — $750
Listing in event program
Listing during event
5 tickets
Individual Ticket — $150 per person
Questions? Want to know who is being honored? Contact - Jessica Popek, jpopek@schas.org