Kentucky Derby Entrepreneur Hall of Fame to Honor 2025’s Top Innovators and Leaders
The Kentucky Derby Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Induction Celebration is set to honor outstanding entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and executives. This year's event, presented by JPMorganChase, will take place on Wednesday, November 12 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. The celebration will commence with a networking reception at 4:30 p.m., followed by the dinner and induction ceremony at 6 p.m.
Among the honorees are the 2025 Emerging Entrepreneurs, Julia Regan, Founder and CEO of RxLightning, and Jake Rouse, Co-Founder and CEO of Braxton Brewing Company. They join other distinguished inductees such as Dr. Larry Benz, William P. Butler, Alice K. Houston, and Rick Kueber.
The Kentucky Derby Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, a physical and virtual destination, celebrates the success of Kentucky's entrepreneurs. This year's celebration also recognizes Randall Stevens, CEO of AVAIL, as the Mentor of the Year, and Brook T. Smith, President of RSLP Ventures, as the Investor of the Year. David Haskins, President and CEO of Davis H. Elliot Company, has been named Executive of the Year.
The event, hosted by Jill Wilcox, Kentucky Commercial Banking Market Executive at J.P. Morgan, aims to acknowledge the significant contributions of these individuals to Kentucky's economy and community. Their innovative spirit and leadership serve as an inspiration for future entrepreneurs.
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