That, dear friends, is what I hope for each of you. As we step from our shared experience back into the days of our lives, may we continue to pursue learning with the same curiosity we saw at the academy, may we reach out to those around us who need help they cannot even articulate, may we grow to meet the challenges of our fading and changing economies, and more than anything, may we remember those days we walked, and ate, and drank together under the setting sun of Leadership Kentucky.

Through visits to Keeneland, the State Capitol, Bluegrass Stockyards, and Toyota Production Engineering Manufacturing Center, the November 2018 LKY session was once again action-packed and thought-provoking...

Can you believe it is already November? We have a ton of exciting sessions, news and events happening. 

IMPORTANT DATES + INFORMATION:

• Elevate Applications Open
• Leadership Kentucky Nominations Open
• November 1, 2018: Leadership Kentucky 2019 Applications sent to nominees 
• January 10, 2019: Annual Alumni Luncheon, Flame of Excellence Award Presentation and 35th Anniversary Celebration!

The 2018 Class of Leadership Kentucky convened October 17-19 in Pikeville (Pike Co.) and Prestonsburg (Floyd Co.) where we were immersed in experiences curated to enlighten the Class about a community and a region engaged in reinventing itself. We had the opportunity to examine key drivers that civic leaders have prioritized and invested — Health Care/Medicine, Post-Secondary Education, and Heritage/Cultural Assets.

Leadership Kentucky Now Accepting Nominations for Class of 2019   FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 11, 2018) – Leadership Kentucky, one of the oldest and most prestigious statewide leadership development programs in the United States, is now accepting

Leadership Kentucky is now accepting applications for the Elevate Kentucky Class of 2019. The Elevate Kentucky program offers young professionals in-depth personal and professional development while fostering a better understanding of the strengths and challenges facing the Commonwealth. During each session, class members hear from thought-provoking Kentucky leaders, attend panel discussions and participate in experiential learning opportunities.

  A note from Janice Way, President: We have a lot of exciting information to share with you this month! Be sure to add these important

Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018 in Bowling Green September 12-14, 2018 By: Christopher T. Carney, LKY Class of 2018 Member Director of MBA Recruitment, Gatton College of Business and Economics - University of Kentucky   This month the 2018

Leadership Kentucky 2018 in Paducah By: Nikki Carver, Mercer, Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018 member The Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018 rolled into Paducah on Wednesday and quickly set about seeing all that this historic river city has to offer! We

Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018 in Louisville By: Liz Snodgrass, Class of 2018 member, CEO - Livingston Hospital & Healthcare Services The LKY 2018 Class were re-united in Louisville July 18-20.  What an honor to be in this program and amongst

  Congratulations to the ELEVATE Class of 2018! After touring Toyota in Georgetown, FoodChain in Lexington and enjoying a reception with the Leadership Kentucky Board of Directors, the Class graduated in the chapel at Transylvania University. Elmer

By: London Saunders Roth, Humana - Local Integration Leader (Member, Class of 2018) On the drive to the first Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018 program on June 13, I was filled with anticipation, eager to meet my classmates, expand my knowledge about

Leadership Kentucky Announces 2018 Class FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 7, 2018) – Leadership Kentucky, one of the oldest and most prestigious statewide leadership development programs in the United States, is proud to announce the members of the Leadership

The Elevate Class of 2018 met for its second session of the year in Morehead. The class enjoyed visiting the Morehead State University campus, a behind the scenes tour of the Space Science Center and MSU Farm, a special farm-to-table meal, how to master

  A note from Janice Way, President: Thanks to those of you who participated in the Alumni Survey last month.  You gave us great

Leadership Kentucky's ELEVATE Class of 2018 kicked off the year with a session in Owensboro, Ky. The class members enjoyed all that Owensboro has to offer: tours of the waterfront, the Owensboro Riverport Authority, Moonlite Bar-B-Q, cocktails at The Miller

  A note from Janice Way, President: We are excited for a busy April! After a three month break, we're back traveling the state and

Leadership Kentucky Announces Elevate 2018 Class March 20, 2018.  Frankfort, KY – Leadership Kentucky, one of the oldest and most prestigious statewide leadership development programs in the United States, is proud to announce the members of the

  A note from Janice Way, President: Did you nominate someone for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018? There's only FIVE DAYS

  A note from Janice Way, President: We are continuing to accept NOMINATIONS for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018. Please

On January 4th, 2018, over 200 Leadership Kentucky graduates re-connected for the Annual Luncheon and Flame of Excellence award presentation at Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky. The group enjoyed a unique behind the scenes tour of Keeneland

A note from Janice Way, President:Happy New Year! What a treat it was to celebrate the New Year with more than 200 alumni at our Annual Luncheon