Blog Entries - 2026
Leadership Kentucky Announces 2026 BRIGHT Kentucky Class
Leadership Kentucky is proud to announce members of the BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026. BRIGHT Kentucky, which began in 2019, empowers today's emerging leaders (ages 21–40) in the Appalachian region to drive innovation, collaboration, and community and
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Leadership Kentucky ELEVATE Class of 2026 Graduates
The ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2026 graduated on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Twenty-six civic and community leaders from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky celebrated after three months together. Since 2017, ELEVATE Kentucky has provided young
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Leadership Kentucky Announces Class of 2026
Leadership Kentucky announced today the 52 members of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026. Leadership Kentucky’s 2026 flagship program consists of seven, three-day sessions, where participants gather to gain insight on the Commonwealth of Kentucky,
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ELEVATE 2026 Explores Owensboro
Written by Katie Case, Owensboro Health, Emergency Management Coordinator The Leadership Kentucky ELEVATE Class of 2026 gathered in Western Kentucky from May 13–15, exploring the dynamic communities of Owensboro and Henderson through a lens
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Leadership Kentucky Names Melissa Knight 2026 Board Chair
Leadership Kentucky is proud to recognize Melissa Knight as Chair of the 2026 Board of Directors. Knight will work alongside the Board to oversee one of the oldest and most esteemed statewide leadership development programs in the United States. “It is
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ELEVATE Kentucky 2026 Kicks Off in Pikeville!
Written by Tessa Duvall, Politics & Public Affairs Editor, Lexington Herald-Leader The 26 young professionals of Leadership Kentucky’s ELEVATE Class of 2026 completed the first multi-day session in Pikeville from Wednesday, April 22
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Leadership Kentucky Announces ELEVATE Kentucky 2026 Class
Leadership Kentucky is proud to announce members of the ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2026. Launched in 2017, ELEVATE Kentucky provides young professionals with an in-depth personal and professional development program that fosters a better understanding of
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Leadership Kentucky Now Accepting Applications for BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026
Leadership Kentucky is now accepting applications for the BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026. Since its launch in 2019, nearly 300 young professionals have graduated from the program that equips them to make a lasting impact on their communities and
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Leadership Kentucky Now Accepting Nominations for Class of 2026 Participants
Leadership Kentucky is now accepting nominations and applications for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026. Leadership Kentucky connects a diverse group of leaders with a variety of career accomplishments and volunteer activities to gain insight on complex
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Leadership Kentucky’s Flame of Excellence Award Presented to Dr. Eli Capilouto
Leadership Kentucky hosted its 24th Annual Alumni Luncheon in Lexington at the Central Bank Center on January 8, 2026, where the Flame of Excellence Award was presented to Dr. Eli Capilouto, President, University of Kentucky. The Flame of Excellence Award
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