The Rotary Club of Farragut has selected Farrell Levy as the 2024 recipient of the Hidden Hero Award. The award recognizes unsung heroes in Knox County who go out of their way to help others in need. Levy, a Farragut native and partner in the McDonald, Levy and Taylor law firm, is a founder of The Dream Connection, an all-volunteer organization that makes dreams come true for children with serious and life-threatening illnesses. Levy was presented with the award at the Rotary Club meeting at Fox Den Country Club in Farragut.

“This is our way to honor individuals in our community who exemplify the Rotary motto of Service Above Self,” said Scott Bertini, president of the Rotary Club of Farragut.

Beth Milam, board president of The Dream Connection, said, “Farrell has been a key leader since we were formed. Thanks to his involvement, we have provided 1,100 dreams for children in East Tennessee.”

The 2024 Hidden Hero Award nomination process was open to the public. The only requirement was that the nominee be from Knox County and the service rendered in Knox County. Don Ball nominated Levy for the award. “Farrell was instrumental in the formation of The Dream Connection in 1985 and has been a mentor and guide for a lot of people for 40 years,” Ball said in his nomination.