The Winners

1st Place

$5,000

Class Guard, LLC DBA ReadiShield

2nd Place

$2,500

Moonlight Meat Shop

3rd Place

$1,500

Fact of Nature

The finalists

City Perk Coffeehouse

Jennifer Kopecky is owner of City Perk Coffeehouse. Located in downtown Prestonsburg, City Perk is a coffee shop that serves gourmet coffee, tea, and pastries.

Class Guard

Chris McNamee is owner of ClassGuard ReadiShield. Located in Pikeville, ReadiSheild makes a protective window partition to save lives in the event of a school shooting.

Elevate Health & Fitness

Susannah Zawko is owner of Elevate Health and Fitness. Located in London, Elevate is an all women’s gym offering group fitness classes, nutrition coaching, and personal training.

Fact of Nature

Kenny Miles is owner of Fact of Nature. Located in Mayking, Fact of Nature is a professional recording studio, mixing and mastering facility, and management company.

Inquiry Technologies

Scott Stuckey is owner of Inquiry Technologies. Located in London, InqTech’s products allow users to learn, practice, and receive feedback on critical soft-skills.

KY Lavender

Allison Horseman and Mary May are owners of KY Lavender. Based in Somerset, KY Lavender hosts on-farm events and makes lavender bath, body, and culinary items.

KYARTRAT

Stef Ratliff is owner of KYARTRAT. Based in Rowan County, KYARTRAT does paintings and pottery, and creates professional set designs for theater productions.

Moonlight Meat Shop

Anne Bays is owner of Moonlight Meat Shop. Based in Williamsburg, Moonlight Meat Shop is an USDA-inspected facility that processes and sells locally raised meat.

Oak Hill Gardens

Josh Samples is owner of Oak Hill Gardens. Located in London, Oak Hill is a wedding and event venue with a beautiful garden space and infinity edge pool.

Old Homeplace Farm

Maggie and Will Bowling own Old Homeplace Farm. Located in Clay County, Old Homeplace is a family farm that sells locally grown food directly to consumers.

Sassy TRASH

April Collins is owner of Sassy TRASH. Located in downtown Harlan, Sassy TRASH makes and carries up-cycle local arts and crafts along with antiques and oddities.

Sprinkles of Hope

Meagan Brannon is founder of Sprinkles of Hope. Located in downtown Maysville, Sprinkles of Hope is nonprofit bakery that employs individuals with disabilities.