Jayson Blair

Jayson Blair is a former reporter at The New York Times who was responsible for one of the greatest scandal's in the newspaper's history. Since then, Mr. Blair has been a motivational speaker on topics ranging from ethics to mental health. He focuses on l

Rachel Renee Russell

Author of the Humorous Children’s Book Series, "Dork Diaries"

Laura C. Posey

Laura Posey brings much passion to her work as Vice President and Co-Founder of Dancing Elephants Achievement Group.

Anne Graham Lotz

The New York Times has named her one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation.

Pat Choate

A provocative and controversial voice in American public life, Pat Choate is a political economist, think tank strategist, policy analyst and author of six books, including, most recently, Hot Property: The Stealing of Ideas in an Age of Globalization.

C.J. Wilson

Former Cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Southern Culture on the Skids

Garage/Rock/Surf Band

Mark Mix

President National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation

Emily Huling

Emily Huling, CIC, CMC, has worked with insurance organizations that are driven to continually improve and with people who want to excel

John W. Allen

John W. Allen is Chairman & CEO of Greater China Corporation.

Michelle Lucas-Webb

"A national speaker in the healthcare industry"

Kristine Sullivan

Thomas McKinney

He says, “Don’t let anyone or anything, not even you steal your smile.”

Stephen Sutton

"People need to learn to adopt behaviors that move them towards their goals and eliminate the behaviors that prevent goal achievement, only then can they reach their full potential."

Rick Ott

Rick Ott speaks about making money and building wealth, with solid content and an entertaining delivery.

Blanca Schusterman

Becky Sansbury

Hospice chaplain and business owner reveals resilience secrets based on life after the shock

Doris L. Young

I work with health care workplaces that want to create environments that inspire loyalty from nurses and patients.

Kaye McGarry

This year, Kaye McGarry was voted as one the “50 Most Influential Women” in Charlotte. Kaye is humbled to receive this award and would like to thank Mecklenburg Times for bestowing it on her.

Tyrone Bogues

The Shortest Player in NBA history; Head Coach for the Charlotte Sting