East Kentucky is full of people who look out for others and step up to support their communities.

The East Kentucky Leadership Foundation each year honors leaders throughout eastern Kentucky counties who find ways to make a difference. The organization is now seeking nominations for the 2024 annual awards to be hosted by the City of Corbin April 25-26.

If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for one of the East Kentucky Leadership awards, you can submit that nomination with a few words about why, along with the person’s name, hometown and contact information to ekyleadershipawards@gmail.com. All nominations must be received by Feb. 20.

This year’s categories are:

Cultural/ Arts – given in recognition of outstanding contribution to the advancement of culture/arts in the region.

Media & Technology – given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of news publication, broadcasting, technological innovation and/or digital communication.

Public Individual – given to recognize an individual whose public service is dedicated to the betterment of the region.

Private Individual ‐ given to recognize an individual whose private service is dedicated to the betterment of the region.

Organization ‐ given to recognize groups that have organized to provide a needed service to the region.

Youth Leadership – given to a young person in Eastern Kentucky who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and service to the region.

The Carolyn Sunday Award – given to an East Kentuckian who has made an extraordinary contribution to understanding, inclusion, and social justice in the region.

Tony Turner Award – given to an individual, group or organization that has demonstrated major contributions to the betterment of the region.