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Jim Shmerling
Jim Shmerling, executive director and chief executive officer of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Comdata, a provider of transaction and payment services, are honorees of the "Tennessee Champions for Children" awards given by First Steps Inc.
The awards recognize individuals and corporations who advocate for children of all abilities.