May 4, 2026
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Ben Hill
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Ben.Hill@tnsos.gov
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Secretary of State Tre Hargett, alongside Representative Rush Bricken, presented Grundy County High School their third Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award on Monday. The award recognizes Grundy County High School’s outstanding achievement in registering 88 student voters, which is 100 percent of the eligible student body.
“It’s a pleasure to present Grundy County students and faculty with their third Gold Level award,” said Secretary Hargett. “Their enthusiasm for civic engagement is strong, and this recognition serves as an example to all Grundy Countians.”
The Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award represents the highest distinction in Tennessee’s student voter registration initiative, honoring schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to civic duty. Student ambassadors Ashlynn Anderson, Kayla Garza, Warren Langley, and Carson Magouirk were commended by Secretary Hargett for their leadership and dedication to the effort. Vice Principal Dr. Christy Jones accepted the award on behalf of the school. Grundy County Director of Schools Dr. Clint Durley was also in attendance.
Senator Janice Bowling, as well as Representative Bricken, are strong advocates for civic engagement across their districts and throughout the state during their time in the legislature. Grundy County Administrator of Elections Garry Miller also provides support throughout the registration initiative.
The Anne Dallas Dudley Awards program is open to Tennessee public, charter, private and homeschool associations. It is named for Anne Dallas Dudley, who helped lead the successful effort to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Tennessee became the 36th and final state to ratify the amendment on Aug. 18, 1920.
For more information about the Anne Dallas Dudley Awards and other civic engagement initiatives, visit sos.tn.gov/civics.
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