Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy goes to Dennis Powers

State Representative Dennis Powers earns prestigious 2025 honor

HASHVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- On Friday, State Representative Dennis Powers received the 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. This award acknowledges his outstanding commitment to supporting educational initiatives and promoting economic development in Tennessee. This recognition highlights Powers’ dedication to improving educational outcomes and supporting the mission of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Contributions include:

• Advocacy for Education: Powers has been a strong advocate for policies that enhance educational opportunities in his district and across the state.
• Community Engagement: His efforts include engaging with local communities to foster partnerships that benefit educational institutions.
• Support for Economic Development: Powers emphasizes the importance of education in driving economic growth, aligning his philanthropic efforts with broader economic goals.

When Representative Powers received the award, he stated, “This is a great honor and I would like to thank the Tennessee Board of Regents and Chancellor Flora Tydings for this award. I accept on behalf of University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd and former Governor Bill Haslam who started Tennessee Promise in our state, so that everyone had an opportunity for a higher education and to Governor Bill Lee who has carried on that promise.” (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-12/15/2025-6AM-PHOTOS SUBMITTED)