As a result of the dedication and hard work of TN Voices staff, TN Voices has been recognized with many prestigious local, state, and national awards. Some of which are:

  • In 1999, TN Voices was awarded the first of five federal 6 year grants from the SAMHSA to develop integrated systems of care for children with serious emotional disturbance (SED). The first was the Nashville Connection and had a 98% success rate of maintaining children with SED in their communities. Nashville Connection was followed by the MuleTown Family Network (2005), the JustCare Family Network (2008), the K-Town Youth Empowerment Network (2009), and the Early Connections Network (2010).
  • In 2005, TN Voices was awarded the national “Making a Difference” award from the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health for outstanding services to children with mental health problems and their families.
  • In 2005, TN Voices received the “Excellence in Community Education and Outreach (ECCO) Gold Award” by the Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA.
  • In 2006, TN Voices was awarded the Frist Foundation’s “Making a Difference Award of Achievement” by the Center for Nonprofit Management’s Salute to Excellence for unique and outstanding services.
  • In 2007, TN Voices was honored by the Mental Health Association at their 60th Anniversary Award Celebration.
  • In 2008, TN Voices was a finalist in the Salute to Excellence, “Healing Charity Award” sponsored by the Baptist Healing Trust.
  • In 2008, TN Voices was the recipient of the “Heroes in the Fight” award by the Mental Health Association.
  • In 2008, TN Voices was awarded the “Excellence in Communications and Community Outreach (ECCO) Award” by the Center for Mental Health Services for our Networker.
  • In 2009, TN Voices received the “International Heroes of Hope” award which launched a world wide video and recognition about the services provided by TN Voices.
  • In 2009, TN Voices was awarded the prestigious “Karl Dennis Unconditional Care Award” at the National Federation of Families Conference.
  • In 2010, TN Voices was awarded the Center for Nonprofit Management’s “First Foundation Award of Achievement” at the Salute to Excellence.
  • In 2010, TN Voices received a national “Excellence in Communication and Community Outreach (ECCO) Award” for the video, Voices of Change: Exploring a Youth Guided System of Care.
  • In 2012, the Center for Nonprofit Management awarded TN Voices the “Excellence in Volunteer Engagement Award”.
  • In 2013, TN Voices was awarded the “Distinguished Service to Families Award” by the Tennessee Association for Marriage and Family Therapy at their annual conference.
  • In 2016, TN Voices received its re-certification in the “Excellence in Volunteer Engagement Award” from the Center for Nonprofit Management.
  • In 2017, TN Voices was recognized as a “Zero Suicide Champion” for participation in the Zero Suicide Initiative at Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network’s Awareness Day Event.
  • In 2020, TN Voices received the TAMHO Outreach and Engagement Award. This award recognized TNV for the ongoing creative and innovative efforts utilized in outreach and engagement with their respective communities.