Community Foundation Honors 2026 Pillars Of West Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Community Foundation of West Alabama recently honored its 2026 class of Pillars of West Alabama, recognizing individuals for their contributions to communities across the region.

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The 22nd class of Pillars was recognized Oct. 1 during a ceremony at Indian Hills Country Club in Tuscaloosa.

The Community Foundation's board of directors selects Pillars recipients each year based on their lifetime contributions to West Alabama.

Members of the 2026 class include: Lin Moore, Beth Curtis, Samory and Pam Pruitt, Brock Jones, Tommy Nettles, Pam Bucy Pierson and William Oswalt.

Chris McCool accepted the recognition on behalf of Pierson.

Founded in 1999, the Community Foundation of West Alabama was established to serve as a long-term charitable resource for the region.

During its 27-year history, the foundation has distributed more than $30 million to local charities.

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