Facing The Challenge: A Look at 35 Years of Memphis Excellence
On November 22, 2024, the Memphis Challenge celebrated its 35th anniversary with a weekend-themed “Facing The Challenge: A Look at 35 Years of Memphis Excellence.”
Back to School Daze: Inspiring the Next Generation of Future Leaders.
The festivities started with alums going “Back to School Daze: Inspiring the Next Generation of Future Leaders.” Alumni shared their motivational stories with hundreds of students at six Memphis/ Shelby County high schools.
Awards Gala
Later that evening, an awards gala honored 35 distinguished alumni across eight disciplines who were recognized for their achievements and for representing Memphis as emerging leaders. The gala was attended by over 300 family members and friends, including Memphis Challenge founder J.R. Pitt Hyde and Mayor Paul Young.
Challenger Impact Day: Holiday Service Project
The weekend concluded with alumni “Giving Back – Making Christmas” for 50 youth from the Neighborhood Christian Center with bikes, tablets, scooters, games, and more. Alums assembled, wrapped, and wrote motivational notes to the kids.
Make a Donation
With your donation, we can continue this legacy of nurturing, mentoring, and supporting high school students, college students, and emerging leaders.
As we reflect on 35 years of inspiring and developing future leaders in Memphis, will you make a year-end contribution to support the work of the Memphis Challenge?
A big Thank You to our sponsors!
Visionary Sponsorship
Hyde Family Foundation
Leadership Sponsorship
Comcast Corporation
Partner Sponsorship
Cummins
Greenwood Pine
Nellie Mae Foundation
Advocate Table Sponsor
Baptist Hospital
Dean & Associates
Esmond Arrindell
Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford
Kedric Payne
