06/07/2026
What an incredible evening it was at the 3rd Annual Julius “Red” Edelen Scholarship Gala: A Night Under the Stars.
On behalf of the TNBC Louisville-Metro Chapter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and supported this year’s gala. Because of your generosity and commitment, we continue to invest in the future of deserving students and help create opportunities that will impact lives for years to come.
This year’s event allowed us to celebrate and honor the remarkable legacy of Senator Gerald Neal, whose decades of service, leadership, and dedication to our community continue to inspire us all.
We were also honored to hear a powerful message from our keynote speaker, Pastor Tim Findley, whose words challenged us to continue serving, leading, and uplifting those around us.
A special thank you to Pastor Corrie Shull for delivering the evening’s prayer and invocation and to Pat Mathison for sharing her extraordinary vocal talents, helping make the evening truly unforgettable.
We were grateful to be joined by distinguished guests including:
• Sheriff David James
• Mayoral Candidate Shamika Parrish-Wright
• Metro Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin
Your presence helped make the evening even more meaningful.
We would also like to recognize our generous sponsors whose support helped make this event possible.
Silver Sponsors
• Kelly Works – Kelly Ridgeway Financial, LLC
• Teamsters Local 89
Bronze Sponsors
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters
• Teamsters Local 783
• AFL-CIO
• Jefferson County Teachers Association
• Milestones Services LLC
• Portland Memorial Baptist Church
• Rev. Aletha Fields & Friends
Silent Auction Sponsors
• Cincinnati Reds
• Total Wine & More
• Kendra Scott
• Racing Louisville FC & Louisville City FC
• Talon Winery
• Cee Cee’s Jewelry Box
• Green River Bourbon by Kia Kelly
• Dynette Minter, Mary Kay Representative
• Topgolf
• Trey & Amanda McCutcheon of Nosey Bee
Your generosity helped turn an evening of celebration into an investment in education and opportunity.
Three years ago, this Gala was an idea. Today, it has become a tradition rooted in service, community, and a belief in the potential of our young people.
Thank you for helping us make the 3rd Annual Julius “Red” Edelen Scholarship Gala a tremendous success.
We look forward to continuing this important work and seeing everyone again at the 4th Annual Julius “Red” Edelen Scholarship Gala in 2027!
Educating Today. Empowering Tomorrow. Changing Lives.