Two Belmont alumni among 2025 recipients
The Jack C. Massey College of Business awarded $10,000 scholarships to each winner of the 2025 NELAS, recognizing the achievements of 16 rising young professionals across the region. The surprise announcement was made during YP Nashville and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 NELAS awards show on July 31, as a gift to the outstanding winners to further their education through Massey’s nationally recognized graduate business programs.
Two Belmont alumni were included among the winners. Channing Moreland (songwriting '16) is the co-founder of EVA Entertainment, Inc., and won in the entrepreneurship category. Dr. Robert N. Wallace Jr. (BBA, '13) is the chief of staff for Metro Nashville Public Schools and won in the education category.
"The NELAS shine a spotlight on emerging leaders who are driving innovation, launching startups, leading teams, and serving nonprofits to help shape the future of our community. They embody character, creativity and innovation.” said Dr. Randy V. Bradley, dean of the Jack C. Massey College of Business. “The Massey College of Business's commitment to developing these attributes in our students, facilitating lifelong learning and creating frictionless pathways to a Massey graduate experience led us to offer scholarships to NELAS winners interested in pursuing an MBA. We look forward to working with YP Nashville and the NELAS to continue expanding the base of prepared and engaged leaders in Middle Tennessee.”
The 2025 NELAS celebrated 16 exemplary young professionals for their professional excellence and their meaningful contributions to the community across a wide scope of industries. Winners were selected from a pool of 138 nominees by a panel of industry leaders who evaluated applications based on professional achievement, demonstrated leadership, community impact and future potential.
“It’s inspiring to see the talent of our NELAS winners spark such generosity from a cornerstone institution in our region,” said Stephanie Coleman, president & CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. “Belmont’s scholarship offering not only recognizes the achievements of these award recipients but also underscores our community’s shared commitment to invest in the next generation and build a stronger future for Nashville.”
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