Tuscaloosa, AL – July 10, 2023 – The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will host its 2nd annual Builders Awards presentation on Tuesday, September 19 at the Alberta School of Performing Arts, presented by Tellerix. The Builders Awards precedes the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation’s annual Bridge Builders Conference to commence on November 16, 2023, at Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus.
The 2023 Builders Awards nominees were selected by a nomination committee. “We are excited to celebrate the achievements of some of the best community partners and non-profit agencies in West Alabama at the Builders Awards!” said Jacquie Johnson, CEO of Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation.
Builders Award nominees have exemplified the spirit of service and have been a difference maker for the community. The 2023 Builders Awards Categories and nominees are as follows:
| 2023 Builders Awards Categories | Nominees |
| Executive Director of the Year:
An Executive Director that always goes above and beyond for their non-profit agency |
Karen Thompson – Jackson, Temporary Emergency Services |
| Kimberly Turner – Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama | |
| Terri Bowman – Tuscaloosa Education Foundation | |
| Carla Harris – Junior Achievement of West Alabama | |
| Bridge Builder of the Year:
An organization that works well with other organizations and/or community partners to build bridges to resources for community members |
American Red Cross |
| Tuscaloosa One Place | |
| Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation | |
| Center for Service & Leadership – University of Alabama | |
| Volunteer of the Year:
A volunteer that is selfless and seeks to build their community through service |
Deniese Spencer |
| Briana Houston | |
| Whitni Molden | |
| Jheovany Gomez | |
| Educator of the Year:
An educator that serves both their students, school, and community with excellence |
Christy Hackerott- Teacher, Northside Middle |
| Teresha Jones- Principal, Central High School | |
| Tommy Flowers- Teacher, Holy Spirit Catholic School | |
| Cody Martin- Teacher & Coach, American Christian Academy | |
| Kingdom Builder of the Year: Nominees from this category are churches, ministries, and/or worship centers that have a heart to serve their community | SheSpeaks, Inc. |
| Greater Miracle House of Prayer | |
| Hope City Church | |
| Hightown Community Church |
The community will vote to determine the winner for each category. Votes can be cast daily until July 30th at https://bit.ly/BuildersAwards2023. Winners we be announced LIVE! At the Builders Awards, hosted by Shannon Chandler on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at The Alberta School of Performing Arts from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jacquie Johnson stated, “Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation is excited to highlight some amazing community partners that too strive to build bridges in our communities from West Alabama and beyond ensuring equitable access to resources for all.”
The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation would like to thank Tellerix and Black Belt Outdoors for sponsoring the 2023 Builders Awards.
The 2023 Builders Awards are scheduled for September 19th, while the Bridge Builders Conference is scheduled to take place on November 16th. The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation encourages all to mark their calendars for their 2023 events.
For more information about Builders Awards and the Bridge Builders Conference, please contact Kortney Milien at events@alabamaone.org.
Donations to the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation may be made by visiting www.alabamaonefoundation.org/donate.
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Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that is committed to community outreach and development through various programs including Bridge Builders, Builders Awards, Scholarships, as well as Financial Wellness seminars and resources. With three core values to educate, equip, and empower the communities it serves, the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation aspires to facilitate growth by providing impactful family-friendly programs and education in efforts to increase wealth and wellness awareness for all.
For more information, please visit www.alabamaonefoundation.org.
About Alabama ONE
Alabama ONE Credit Union, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was chartered in 1951 as the TRW Federal Credit Union. Today, Alabama ONE is a ONE billion-dollar, full-service financial institution currently with 18 branches serving more than 79,000 Members across Alabama. Alabama ONE offers membership to persons or businesses (relatives and owners thereof) living, working, attending school, doing business, or receiving power from any of the 23 Alabama Rural Electric Cooperatives – a field of membership covering approximately 58 of 67 counties in Alabama. Alabama ONE provides a unique offering of consumer, business, agricultural, and mortgage related products, as well as wealth management and a full-service insurance agency. Alabama ONE is dedicated to giving members the resources they need to build the strong financial future they deserve.
Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS 401726. For more information, please visit www.alabamaone.org.
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