Gloria Ray
- Responsible for the design, development, construction and management of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- Established the Tennessee Lady Vols as a nationally recognized program and brand while serving as the first Women’s Athletic Director at the University of Tennessee
- The Lady Vol Leadership Award is named in her honor, inducted into the inaugural class of the Lady Vol Hall of Fame
- Served as President of the Southeastern Conference Women’s Athletic Directors, helped establish the first women’s SEC basketball tournament.
- Was recognized by Business Tennessee as one of the most powerful people in Tennessee