William Hampton

We moved 11 times all over the community, and I went to eight different schools. We were very poor. We lived in all areas of Huntsville. [Many Huntsville natives] never went to other parts of the city, but my childhood experiences gave me a desire ...

John Kvach

I’ve loved history my entire life. I remember at 8 years old, sitting on my grandfather’s knee, and he asked me, “What do you want to do with your life?” I said, “I want to be a history professor.” He laughed and said, “No really, what do you want to do?” ...
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Corrie Spearing

“As a child, how did you picture yourself on your wedding day? There will be many people who try to give you advice and change your vision, but you need to stick with your dreams and don’t compromise. This day is all about you and your partner."

Cybil Cleveland

Judge Sybil Cleveland began breaking barriers as a young adult. Her work on the bench allows her to practice her passion, which is giving back to the community and helping others.
Nancy Colin

Nancy Colin

"My mother convinced me that I could do anything I “set my mind to” and that “anything worth doing was worth doing well” - what a gift. It is my hope that I have lived up to that advice."

Narvell Patton

Narvell Patton is a self-professed Southern girl who inherited her love of cooking from her mother. In business for over 20 years, Catering by Narvell specializes in delicious fare from down-home

Julie Gill

Julie Gill, owner of Big Glass Art, is an artist specializing in stained glass. She grew up in the Midwest in a blue-collar family where she attended Catholic school through 6th grade. In junior high and high school, Gill signed up for every art and craft class available

Phillip Otto

Phillip Otto has served as the Artistic Director for the Huntsville Ballet since 2008. From ballet student to instructor and director, Otto’s far-reaching presence in the world of classical dance affords The Huntsville Ballet Company a world-class leader.

Church Street Wine Shoppe and Purveyor

An unabashed love of wine, art and charity has found the perfect synergy in both Church Street Wine Shoppe and its younger sibling, Purveyor, and reflect the owners' open, approachable and welcoming personalities.

Robert Bailey

Robert Bailey is the bestselling author of the McMurtrie & Drake legal thriller series. “The Last Trial” is the third novel in the series. For the past eighteen years, Bailey has been an attorney with the Huntsville law firm of Lanier Ford.