Alumni Excellence Celebration
Alumni Excellence Celebration
Reconnect. Celebrate. Make New Memories.
November 5, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
Parrish Library | Union Avenue Campus
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Come home to Southwest for an evening celebrating our alumni and the connections that started here.
Join former classmates, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet alumni whose stories reflect the best of our college community. Together, we’ll recognize this year’s Alumni Excellence Award nominees and enjoy an evening of food, music, and celebration.
Whether you’ve stayed connected or haven’t visited in years, we would be honored to welcome you back.
Who’s invited?
Alumni and former students of Southwest Tennessee Community College, Shelby State
Community College, and State Technical Institute at Memphis—as well as friends, family,
and supporters of the college.
Bring a classmate, invite a friend, or come ready to make new connections!
When?
Thursday, November 5, 2026
6–8 p.m.
Where?
Parrish Library
Union Avenue Campus
737 Union Ave., Memphis, TN
[Directions and parking information]
How much?
Individual admission: $25
Group/Table Admission: $250 — six people per table
Meet our Alumni Excellence Award nominees
Join us as we recognize individuals whose achievements, leadership, and service make
a lasting impact on their professions and communities.
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Darrel K. Thomas
Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Victor Gosheh
- Curtis Braden
Excellence in Arts and Entertainment
- Christopher Wallace (Don Trip)
- Tamikyo Inez
Excellence in Health & Learning Legacy Award
- Tiffany Rooks
- Becky Adkins
- Dr. Bobby White
Rising Star Award — Recent Graduate
- Erika Konig
Final Rising Star nominees will be announced once selections are complete.
An evening worth coming home for.
Celebrate alumni excellence
Help us honor nominees whose professional achievements, leadership, service, and innovation
carry our college’s legacy forward.
Reconnect with your Southwest community
Catch up with classmates, share memories, and build connections with fellow alumni.
Enjoy the celebration
Look forward to catered food, mocktails, a DJ, and live entertainment.
Capture the memories
Celebrate your Southwest connection with friends old and new.
What does your ticket include?
- One Southwest Alumni License Plate — First 50 Individual Tickets Sold
- Admission to the Alumni Excellence Celebration
- Alumni Excellence Awards recognition program
- Food and beverages
- Music and entertainment
Make it a reunion
Reach out to the classmates you’ve been meaning to catch up with and make plans to
attend together. Your Southwest story is part of this celebration, and we’d love to
have you in the room.
Before you arrive
- Early Bird Ticket Deadline (Includes One Polo): October 23, 2026, at noon
- Ticket Deadline: November 4, 2026; tickets also sold at the door
- Door Ticket Pricing: $30 per individual and $300 per table (Seats 6)
- Attire: Cocktail attire or business casual
- Check-in: 6 p.m.
- Accessibility or dietary requests: Contact iqsmith@southwest.tn.edu by October 31, 2026.
Questions?
Contact Southwest Alumni Affairs at alumniaffairs@southwest.tn.edu or (901) 333-4238.
Your story is part of our legacy. Come celebrate with us.
