Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Richard Dinkins will be honored with the Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award at the Nashville Public Education Foundation (NPEF)’s 15th Annual Public Schools Hall of Fame event on Oct. 2, the Tennessee Tribune reports. The annual Hall of Fame luncheon, presented by First Tennessee, raises funds to support NPEF’s work and aims to inspire future innovators and leaders in the city by honoring those who are making a difference for public schools. Dinkins is being honored in recognition of his dedication and service to the Nashville community and his advocacy for civil rights in public education.