Don Shawl Inducted into Big Brothers Big Sisters Hall of Fame

Jeff and Missy Shawl accept the Hall of Fame inductee plaque on behalf of Don Shawl.

Knoxville, TN. (May 16, 2019) — Don Shawl, Co-Founder and Partner of Arbico East, was inducted into the Big Brothers Big Sisters Hall of Fame in Knoxville, TN, at the non-profit’s third annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 16. Jeff and Missy Shawl accepted the inductee plaque on behalf of Don.

Don was recognized for his exceptional efforts with the charity: He established the Bristol, TN, Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in the 1980s. He served as the vice-chair of the board of directors, and recently funded Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee’s literacy based mentoring program, “Reading to Learn.” 

“Your passion for youth and mentorship is evident in everything you do,” reads the plaque honoring Don Shawl. “Your deep impact is felt in Bristol and throughout East Tennessee.”

We are very proud of our Co-Founder Don, and congratulate him on this much-deserved honor!