Donald Stinnett, one of our board members who serves as our CFO and Treasurer, was honored today as a finalist at the Nashville Business Journal's CFO Awards luncheon. We nominated him for the nonprofit category. He's certainly a winner to us!

BrightStone's Two Finalists in the CNM Salute to Excellence Awards!

BrightStone's Executive Director and Teacher's Assistant have been named as finalists in the CNM Salute to Excellence Awards!

Brenda Hauk, Executive Director is a finalist for the Bank of America CEO of the Year Award. Martha Oldham, Teacher's Assistant is a finalist for the Baptist Healing Trust and Erie Chapman Servant's Heart Award.

Finalists were recently treated to a reception at the home of Vanderbilt University's Chancellor Zeppos. Featured in the photo with the finalists is BrightStone's Board Chair, Jim Hinton.

BrightStone's Martha Oldham a Finalist!

Ms. Martha Oldham, teacher at BrightStone, has been selected as a finalist for the Baptist Healing Trust Servant's Heart Award! Three finalists have been selected, and the winner will be announced at CNM's Salute to Excellence dinner on September 17. Ms. Martha was nominated for her gift of giving of herself! In BrightStone's eyes, she truly has a servant's heart!

Brenda Hauk, Executive Director, named Williamson County Impact Award Winner by The Nashville Business Journal

Brenda Hauk, Executive Director, was honored today at a luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Cool Springs. Hosted by The Nashville Business Journal, Brenda was selected as an Impact Award Winner in the Nonprofit Leadership category. This award honors an individual that displays high energy and skill in a leadershp role at a Williamson County nonprofit institution or organization. Congratulations, Brenda! (Photo courtesy of David Schenk/schenkphotography.com)

BrightStone's Board Chair, Dr. Craig Ferrell, named "Board Member of the Year!"

Photos courtesy of David Schenk/SchenkPhotography.com

Last night, over 1000 nonprofit staff members, volunteers, donors and sponsors gathered at the Renaissance Hotel for the 2008 Salute to Excellence event, hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Management. BrightStone attendees were thrilled when Dr. Ferrell received the "Board Member of the Year" award, sponsored by KraftCPA's. Several staff members, donors, board members, and members of the Ferrell family attended.

Golf Awards!

Jon Hasty was recognized as having raised over $149,000 through the years and as being the leading golf fundraiser to date for this year with over $17,000 to date.


First time golfer in BrightStone's benefit, raising the most dollars, was Debra Robichaux, all the way from Louisiana!


Team with the lowest score was the Breeden team.


Jake Sproul was the winner of the "Closest to the Pin" contest. Jake was also a new golfer.



Daniel Kellogg, another new golfer, won the Longest Drive award.



Scott Jamison, Phil Breeden and Jake Sproul competed in the putting contest, with Scott Jamison being the winner!


What an exciting day!