Healthy Kentucky Champions
The Healthy Kentucky Champions Award Program
is how the Foundation recognizes Kentuckians who are working to improve the health of their community and/or the commonwealth.
Who to Nominate
> A Kentuckian who has invested time, energy and dedication to improving the health of their community and/or the commonwealth.
> A leader who has demonstrated their commitment by advancing programs, research, policy advocacy, and/or initiatives to address unmet health needs of Kentuckians.
> An exceptional person who has participated, led and/or mentored others in efforts to address and reduce health risks and disparities and promote health equity in Kentucky.
> The nominee must live or work in Kentucky.
Why Nominate Someone?
To recognize community members for their great work.
To highlight efforts in your community or region.
To promote the value of improving the health of Kentuckians.
Healthy Kentucky Champions are eligible for the Gil Friedell Award (which comes with a $5,000 grant to a Kentucky-based nonprofit, in the winner’s name).
Have questions while filling out your nomination? Check on this 20-minute webinar.
Healthy Kentucky Champions
Nomination Form
Nominations for the 2024 awards cycle are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on May 1, 2024.
Additional information to support your nomination may be emailed to Alexandra Kerley.
Nominations may also be mailed to: Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, ATTN: Alexandra Kerley, 1640 Lyndon Farm Court, Louisville, KY 40223.
For questions, please contact Alexandra Kerley at akerley@healthy-ky.org or call 502-326-2583.
Previous Healthy Kentucky Champions
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Dr. Muhammad Babar – Doctors for Healthy Communities
Shelly Baer – Emerald Therapy Center
Mark Birdwhistell – UK HealthCare
Donovan Blackburn – Pikeville Medical Center
Dr. Lacretia Dye – Western Kentucky University
Dr. Lacretia Dye – Western Kentucky University
Dr. Ellen Hahn – University of Kentucky College of Nursing
Jeremy Harrell – Veteran’s Club Inc.
Dr. Susan Jones – Western Kentucky University
Dr. Whitney Jones – Colon Cancer Prevention Project
Dr. Karl Lange – Mission Health Lexington
Dr. Katherine Marks – Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Rhondell Miller – HOTEL INC.
Jerry Ugrin – Primary Plus
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Dr. Patricia Bautista-Cervera, La Casita Center
Eric Crawford, Kentuckians for Medicinal Marijuana
Terry Gehrke, Kentucky Diabetes Network
Denise Hall, Trimble CARES Coalition
Michelle Howell, Need More Acres Farm
Dr. Patrick Kitzman, UK College of Health Sciences
Mark Thomas, Todd County School District
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American Red Cross Kentucky Region - Sickle Cell Disease Initiative
Juliana McGuinn, MPA - Outreach to Hispanic Community in Northern Kentucky
Dr. Lynne Saddler, MD, MPH - Policy Change to Address Substance-Use Epidemic and Disease Prevention
Bill Wagner - Expanding Health Care Access
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Abby Hefner
Richard Seckel
Sadiqa Reynolds
Fran Feltner
Melissa Patrick
Albert Gray
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JUUL Breakers (Johnson County Middle School)
Valerie Horn
Carolyn Richey
Alice Bridges
Hazard High school Tobacco-Free Ambassador Partnership
Teresa Koeller
Jamie Bloyd
Sheila Schuster
Neva Francis
Scott Lockard
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Dr. Pat Withrow
Andy Shea, President and CEO, Lexington Legends
Jim Gray, Mayor of Lexington, Kentucky
Brandi Harless, Mayor of Paducah, Kentucky
Dr. Van Breeding
Jack Rose, Mayor of Murray, Kentucky
McCreary County Kentucky
Wayne County Kentucky
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Casey County Youth Coalition