Grayfred Gray Award
This Award is named after Emeritus Professor Grayfred Gray. During his 28 years on the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Law, Grayfred Gray practiced as a mediator and was the founder of the well-regarded UT mediation clinic and other programs in which law students mediated cases referred by Tennessee courts and federal, state and local agencies.
Grayfred has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to public service and pro bono work. As a leader and educator he helped to set the standard for mediation excellence as the field was just emerging, and he continues to be a powerful voice in shaping the future of mediation in Tennessee and beyond. With the Grayfred Gray Award, we seek to honor individuals whose commitment to peacemaking, empowerment, and service have impacted our state in profound ways.
Past Award Winners:
- 2023 - Lynn Barton (see video of award presentation)
- 2022 - Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee (see video of award presentation)
- 2021 - Honorable Deborah M. Henderson (see video of award presentation)
- 2020 - Honorable Constance (Connie) Clark (see video of award presentation)
- 2019 - Jacqueline Kittrell
- 2018 - Executive Directors of community mediation centers and programs in Tennessee
- 2017 - Linda Warren Seely
- 2016 - Marnie Huff
- 2015 - Stephen L. Shields
- 2014 - Carol Berz, Jean Munroe, Anne Sides
- 2013 - Larry Bridgesmith
- 2012 - Jocelyn D. Wurzburg
- 2011 - Shelby Grubbs, Robert Murrian
- 2010 - skipped to move ceremony from fall to spring
- 2009 - Marietta Shipley
- 2008 - Honorable Janice M. Holder
- 2007 - Professor Grayfred Gray
Nominations Are Open for 2024
TAPM is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Grayfred Gray Award. To nominate a candidate for consideration, please fill out the following form: