When: December 7, 2023
Where: The Foundry
Time: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM 

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More About the Event

Each year, Metro Drug Coalition honors leaders in the community who are making Knoxville a safe and healthier place to live. We honor these individuals at a luncheon and celebrate their incredible work, as well as the work on MDC’s Coalition. We hope to see you at this year’s event. 

10th Annual Community Champion Awards Nominations

Nominations for the 10th Annual Community Champion Awards are open October 1st – November 1st at noon. Nominations will be reviewed November 1st – November 15th. Award winners will be notified via email by November 20th.

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Coalition Member of the Year

This award will be given to a coalition member who exhibited commitment to the organization through meeting participation, committee leadership and project implementation.

Innovations in Substance Misuse Prevention Award

This award will be given to an individual who implemented and/or oversaw a groundbreaking prevention project within the substance misuse prevention field.

Commitment to Service Award

This award will honor a person who is dedicated to giving back to the community, whether through their profession or volunteerism.

Media Advocacy Award

This award is dedicated to the local media professional that brought great awareness to and generated community conversation around substance misuse.

Recovery Services Award

This award will be presented to a treatment professional or organization that has expanded services and/or reduced stigma facing people with addictions.

Celebrate Recovery Award

This award will be presented to a person who has gone through recovery and has put forth extreme effort in making a positive change through their journey.

Youth Leadership Award

This award will be given to a “rising star” in the area of substance misuse prevention. The nominee should be a youth or teen trailblazer under 25.

Outstanding Healthcare Provider

This award goes to a healthcare provider who has exhibited outstanding service in the field of substance misuse & treatment.

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Sponsorship Information

Presenting Sponsor: $2,000

  • Exclusive Sponsorship
  • Corporate table for 8
  • Company recognition during lunch
  • Company logo prominently displayed inside the program
  • Company recognition on website and all media related to the event

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Champion Sponsor: $1,000

  • Table for 8
  • Company recognition during lunch
  • Company logo displayed in program
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Major Sponsor: $750

  • Lunch for 4
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  • Company logo displayed in program
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Friends of MDC Sponsor: $250

  • Lunch for 2
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Other Contributions

  • Other contributions are available if you or your company would like to donate another amount or service that is not shown. 

Please contact Misty McPhetridge at mmcphetridge@metrodrug.org.