Hileman Award
Nannette Baker to Receive 2019 Hileman Award
To celebrate a career that has spanned the newsroom and the courtroom, Nannette Baker (JEM ’78) will be honored with the 2019 Donald G. Hileman Distinguished Alumni Award at the CCI 50th Anniversary Gala on October 11 at the Knoxville Convention Center.
The Hileman Award, established in 1994, is the highest alumni award presented annually by the college.
Baker began her career as a broadcast journalist before making an about-face and entering the legal profession. Today she serves as chief magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in St. Louis.
Baker was born … Read more “Nannette Baker to Receive 2019 Hileman Award”
College of Communication and Information Honors Ackermann with Hileman Award
Cathy Ackermann, president and CEO of Ackermann PR, received the 2016 Donald G. Hileman Alumni Award from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Communication and Information at the college’s campaign kickoff and awards gala on Friday, Nov. 11.
Ackermann founded her PR firm in 1982. It has grown to be one of the top 100 firms in the country, with client service offices headquartered in Knoxville. Ackermann began her career as director of corporate marketing and promotions for the 1982 Knoxville World’s Fair.
Her leadership has guided Ackermann PR from an Inc. magazine fast-growing company to a regional powerhouse … Read more “College of Communication and Information Honors Ackermann with Hileman Award”
Alumna, Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John to Get Hileman Award
Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. and a proven expert in corporate turnarounds, will receive the 2014 Donald G. Hileman Alumni Award from UT’s College of Communication and Information at its awards and scholarship donor appreciation banquet on Friday, November 14.
The banquet is being held in conjunction with the college’s fall 2014 Board of Visitors meeting.
“Sharon Price John has a remarkable ability to innovate, manage change, and turn around corporations,” said CCI Dean Mike Wirth. “In recognition of her many accomplishments as a leading business executive, we are proud to present her with the college’s highest … Read more “Alumna, Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John to Get Hileman Award”
Advertising Executive Tombras Receives CCI Hileman Award
Charlie Tombras, president and CEO of the Tombras Group advertising agency, received the 2013 Donald G. Hileman Alumni Award at the UT Knoxville, College of Communication and Information’s awards and scholarship donor appreciation banquet on November 8.
The banquet was held in conjunction with the college’s Fall 2013 Board of Visitors meeting.
“Visionary leadership, hard work, honesty, integrity and outstanding entrepreneurial skills have characterized Charlie Tombras’ 47-year career,” said CCI Dean Mike Wirth. “As a decorated Vietnam veteran, award winning advertising executive and outstanding community servant, Charlie is a remarkable role model for our students, and we are proud to … Read more “Advertising Executive Tombras Receives CCI Hileman Award”
Haslam Aide Alexia Poe to Receive CCI Hileman Award
Alexia Poe, director of communications for Gov. Bill Haslam, will receive the 2012 Donald G. Hileman Distinguished Alumni Award at the spring commencement ceremony for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information.
The ceremony is set for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10, in Thompson-Boling Arena.
“Alexia Poe has had a remarkable career in the area of public communications,” said CCI Dean Mike Wirth. “Her distinguished public service, coupled with her communication work in the private sector, inspires our students to think big and pursue their dreams. We are proud of everything Alexia has accomplished and very pleased … Read more “Haslam Aide Alexia Poe to Receive CCI Hileman Award”