Event Completed!
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Entrepreneurs dream of success. As they attain that success, they want to ensure a great future for their communities.
Today Junior Achievement has proudly inducted 135 Laureates into the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame, since 1982.
The Laureates we honor each year have put substance into the American dream. Through their leadership, vision and innovation, they have accomplished much for Kentuckiana's economic development and social welfare. Their passion for excellence and steadfast commitment to this community is an inspiration to all of us and a lesson in leadership for Kentuckiana's future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
A call for nominations from the general public is made several months in advance of the event. A nomination committee composed of community members that aren't regional board members make the selections.
The Evening's Events:
6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Awards Dinner and Program
If interested in purchasing a ticket, call Molly Grimm at 502-569-9213
Today Junior Achievement has proudly inducted 135 Laureates into the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame, since 1982.
The Laureates we honor each year have put substance into the American dream. Through their leadership, vision and innovation, they have accomplished much for Kentuckiana's economic development and social welfare. Their passion for excellence and steadfast commitment to this community is an inspiration to all of us and a lesson in leadership for Kentuckiana's future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
A call for nominations from the general public is made several months in advance of the event. A nomination committee composed of community members that aren't regional board members make the selections.
The Evening's Events:
6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Awards Dinner and Program
If interested in purchasing a ticket, call Molly Grimm at 502-569-9213
2026 Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame Laureates
2026 Honorary Chair
Sponsors
Presenting Media Sponsor
Presenting Dinner Sponsor
Beverage Sponsor
Building Strong Foundations
Bright Future Sponsor
Student Sponsor
Laureate Reception Sponsor
General Reception Sponsor
Design Sponsor
Table Sponsor
Anthem
Baird
Caesars Southern Indiana
EY
FBT Gibbons LLP
Fifth Third Bank
First Harrison Bank
First Savings Bank
Givaudan Sense Colour
KPMG
LBMC
LDG Development
Lindsey Wilson University
Louisville Tourism
Mister P Express
Ogle Foundation
Pinnacle Financial Partners
PNC
River Ridge Development Authority
University of Louisville College of Business
In Kind Sponsors
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Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event!
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