The Unity Impact Awards recognize individuals whose leadership, service and commitment are strengthening communities throughout West Tennessee.
Recognizing extraordinary leadership, service and community impact throughout Haywood, Tipton and Fayette Counties.
Award Categories
Awarded to an individual pastor serving in Haywood, Tipton, or Fayette County.
Nominate in this categoryAwarded to an individual educator serving students or families in Haywood, Tipton, or Fayette County.
Nominate in this categoryAwarded to the business owner, not the company itself.
Nominate the owner. The award recognizes the person behind the business.
Nominate in this categoryAwarded to an adult leader or mentor making a meaningful impact on youth. Minors are not eligible nominees.
Nominate in this categoryHow It Works
Key Dates
Eligibility Rules
Nominees must have a meaningful connection to Haywood County, Tipton County or Fayette County. All nominees are individuals. Youth Leader of the Year honors adult mentors — minors are not eligible nominees.
Not eligible: Keys to Life CDC board members
Not eligible: Unity in the Community Festival organizers
Not eligible: Judges
Not eligible: Immediate family members of judges
Not eligible: Festival sponsors
Not eligible: Declared candidates for public office in the current election cycle
About
Keys to Life CDC is a community development corporation serving Haywood, Tipton and Fayette Counties through youth programming, family support and leadership development — investing in the people who make our communities stronger. The Unity Impact Awards ceremony is held on September 19, 2026.
About
Ford Tennessee Truck Plant is a proud West Tennessee manufacturing partner, supporting the communities where its teammates live and work through jobs, partnership and a shared commitment to local impact.