The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Ceremony & Dinner 2026 | Awesome Inc

Join us as we induct this year’s class of entrepreneurs. The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame shares and celebrates the stories of Kentucky's most successful entrepreneurs. Our mission is to raise awareness of the impact that entrepreneurship has made in the Commonwealth and encourage others to pursue similar ambitious endeavors.

The following four entrepreneurs will be formally inducted during the 2026 Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Induction Celebration Dinner on November 4, 2026:

John Neace | Neace Lukens and Neace Ventures

Ervin Houchens | Houchens Industries

Roger Griggs | Richwood Pharmaceuticals and Griggs Holdings

Purna Veer | V-Soft Consulting

Ticket $175

Table of Ten $1,500

Student Ticket $100

Student Table $1,000

Partnership Opportunities $2,500-$50,000

Tables are reserved directly with our team, not through this page. Email Kevin Mansur at ky@entrepreneurhof.com to reserve OR fill out the "Table Inquiry" Ticket Type here and we will follow up with you.

4:30 p.m. - Networking Reception

6:00 p.m. - Dinner and Ceremony

Central Bank Center

430 W Vine St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: 859-233-4567

Contact ky@entrepreneurhof.com with questions, sponsorship inquiries, and reservations for large groups. You may also fill out the "Partner/Sponsor Inquiry" Ticket Type here and we will follow up with you. Partnership Opportunity details can be found at this link.

Cancellations must be received no later than five business days prior to the event to receive a refund. After this date, no cash refunds will be granted. Substitutions are welcome. Special accommodations made upon request.