The Winners
1st Place
$5,000
![ChrisMcNamee](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_500,h_750/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ChrisMcNamee.jpeg)
Class Guard, LLC DBA ReadiShield
2nd Place
$2,500
![AnneBays](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_500,h_750/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AnneBays.jpeg)
Moonlight Meat Shop
3rd Place
$1,500
![KennyMiles](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_500,h_750/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KennyMiles.jpeg)
Fact of Nature
The finalists
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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.
![ChrisMcNamee](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_500,h_750/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ChrisMcNamee.jpeg)
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](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_683,h_1024/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Elevate--683x1024.jpeg)
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.
![KennyMiles](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_500,h_750/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KennyMiles.jpeg)
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.
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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.
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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.
![StefRatliff](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_500,h_750/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/StefRatliff.jpeg)
KYARTRAT
Stef Ratliff is owner of KYARTRAT. Based in Rowan County, KYARTRAT does paintings and pottery, and creates professional set designs for theater productions.
![AnneBays](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_500,h_750/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AnneBays.jpeg)
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.
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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](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_683,h_1024/https://www.appalachianky.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Old-Homeplace-683x1024.jpeg)
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.
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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.
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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.