MEMPHIS, TN (11/21/11) – The Memphis Urban League Young Professionals (MULYP) is pleased to announce the finalists for its second annual Agents of Change Awards. A red tie (black tie with a holiday flair) affair, the Agents of Change Awards will honor young minority professionals making positive changes in the Memphis community. The event will be held Saturday, December 3 at Opera Memphis (6745 Wolf River Parkway) at 7:00 p.m., where the winners will be named.

“As young professionals, we feel it is our duty to acknowledge those among us making a tremendous difference in this city,” said Lori Spicer, President of the Memphis Urban League Young Professionals. “These finalists truly represent the best of Memphis and we are ecstatic to celebrate their achievements.”

Tickets to the Agents of Change Awards are $50 and may be purchased online at aoc2011.eventbrite.com.
 

The 2011 Agents of Change Awards Finalists

Agent of Change Award
Darrell Cobbins
Nicole Gates
Joy Bowen

The MULYP Legends Award
Jeffery Higgs
Carolyn Hardy
Peggy Russell

MULYP Member of the Year [YP to Watch]
Cynthia Daniels
Chandra Towler
Shayla Lawrence

Innovator of the Year
Devin James
Demarcus Love
Andrea Haynes

Community/Civic Activist [The Committed Doer Award]
Derwin Sisnett
Courtney Richardson
Charlie Caswell

Health Advocate of the Year [A Healthier You Award]
Tezra Woody
Christina Rosenthal
Anthony Price

Arts Enthusiast of the Year [Change Artist Award]
Marcellus Harper
Jammond Bullock
Ekundayo Bandele

Educator of the Year [Schooling Our Future Award]
Harry Cash
Kia Tate
Jamal Mccall

Non-Profit/Faith-Based Organization of the Year [Helping Hand Award]
Community Foundation’s Give 365
Rangeline CDC
Girlfriends Initiative/MS Blvd. Christian Church

Greek Organization of the Year Award [Talented Tenth Award]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Memphis Alumnae Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Phi Lambda Omega Chapter
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Eta Epsilon Chapter