The Charlie B. Temple Service Award


The Charlie B. Temple Service Award was created in 2009 with the positive spirit and quiet, selfless commitment to service possessed by Ed Temple's late wife Charlie B. May her legacy burn ever brighter in the men and women who receive this award in the years to come.

Read more about Charlie B here.

2010 Award Nomination

Charlie B. Temple sacrificed endlessly, encouraged continuously, served tirelessly, and nurtured wholeheartedly—all without fame or public recognition. Nominations should explain how the nominee demonstrates excellence in service in the following areas.

  • Devotion to the people in his/her community
  • Stands along side of others to help make them succeed
  • Gives of himself/herself selflessly
  • Quiet selfless service and positive spirit 

Nominations should be detailed and specific, providing examples of merit wherever possible. Completed nomination forms are due by Friday, August 13 at 5:00 pm and should be faxed to: 615-261-4494.

Download 2010 Award Nomination Form

2009 Charlie B. Temple Service Award Recipient


The inaugural recipient of the 2009 Charlie B. Temple Service Award was Paige Pitts. Paige introduced the award at the 2009 Ed Temple Gala without having any knowledge that she was about to receive the award. She was completely surprised after taking her seat to hear Dr. Edwina Temple announce her name as the recipient of the award. It was a wonderful, joyous moment for all.

The life of Paige Pitts has been marked by a passion to care for the underprivileged and bring about racial reconciliation. Paige received her degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Furman University. After graduation, she began her teaching career in Metro Nashville Public Schools, choosing to serve in an urban school setting.

Later, while working with Franklin Community Ministries, she began to walk the streets of under-served neighborhoods in her community, dreaming of a school that would empower children from all socioeconomic backgrounds to reach their God-given potential. That dream became a reality in 1996 when Paige Pitts became the founder of New Hope Academy.

Since its opening, New Hope Academy has reserved 40 to 50 percent of its seats for children from low-income families, creating a ripple effect of hope in the community it serves.

Paige has been married to Dan Pitts for twelve years, and together they have two sons, Tommy and Tait, both students at New Hope Academy. Paige lives with her family in Franklin, TN.