The Winners
1st Place
$15,000
Acres of Grace Farm
2nd Place
$8,500
Bluegrass Discovery Center
3rd Place
$4,500
Ready Set Play
The finalists
Acres of Grace Farm
Lisa & Amy Bourque are owners of Acres of Grace Farm. Located in Clay County, Acres of Grace Farm produces food that goes into baked goods that are sold at markets and events.
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Appalachian Apparel Co.
Joseph McKenney is the owner of Appalachian Apparel Co. Located in Perry County, Appalachian Apparel Co. creates high quality, screen printed apparel, highlighting the history, culture, and people of Appalachia.
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Bluegrass Discovery Center
Maryann & James Hendrix are the founders of Bluegrass Discovery Center. Located in Laurel County, Bluegrass Discovery Center provides interactive and educational experiences tailored to young visitors, fostering their curiosity, creativity, and learning through hands-on exhibits and activities.
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Firefly Hills RV and Glamping Park
Tonja & Troy Lesmeister are the owners of Firefly Hills RV and Glamping Park. Located in Lee County, Firefly Hills RV and Glamping Park is an inclusive RV and Glamping Park that caters to full time, slow traveling RV’ers by providing homesteading opportunities and community-building programming.
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Hansen’s Harvest KY
Josh & Cynthia Hansen are the owners of Hansen’s Harvest KY. Located in Laurel County, Hansen’s Harvest KY uses the natural bounty of land to sustainably forage the ingredients to make traditional Appalachian syrups, botanical infused olive oils, and cultivated functional mushroom extracts.
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Jennielyn Boutique
Jennifer Baker & Amy Gray are the owners of Jennielyn Boutique. Located in Whitley County, Jennielyn Boutique is a sister-owned small clothing/bridal/formal wear boutique that is passionate about serving others and always putting customer service at the forefront.
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Mountain Gap Coffee Company
Evan Sparkman is the owner of Mountain Gap Coffee Company. Located in Laurel County, Mountain Gap Coffee Company is a specialty small-batch coffee roaster, providing blend and single-origin offerings.
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Parsons Pastures
Sarah & Adam Parsons are the owners of Parsons Pastures. Located in Rockcastle County, Parsons Pastures organically grows flowers from seed to vase.
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Prodigy27 LLC DBA ProRes
Lucas Magee & Corey Robinson are the owners of Prodigy27 LLC DBA ProRes. Located in Laurel County, Prodigy27 LLC DBA ProRes uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create personalized, professional resumes tailored to your skills & experiences.
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Ready Set Play
Joey Jones is the owner of Ready Set Play. Located in Perry County, Ready Set Play is a family-owned toy store with toys, crafts, puzzles, games, and gifts for all ages.
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Simply Kneaded Massage
Alyx Kenner is the owner of Simply Kneaded Massage. Located in Casey County, Simply Kneaded Massage helps relieve stress and pain through stretches, bodywork, and education.
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Sylvatica Forest Farm
Joana Amorim & Michael Beck are the owners of Sylvatica Forest Farm. Located in Rockcastle County, Sylvatica Forest Farm is a hub to educate the local and regional community on the importance of forest farming, herbalism and land stewardship within a long-term conservation mindset, operating a 50-member Herbal CSA subscription, a small-scale fruit and nut tree nursery, a mushroom farm and an Apothecary e-shop.
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The Tipton Creative, LLC
Madeline Tipton is the owner of The Tipton Creative, LLC. Located in Boyd County, The Tipton Creative, LLC equips big-dreaming businesses and organizations with bold and meaningful custom murals and brand design, so they can execute brand strategy, engage their community and fulfill long-lasting achievements.
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Tri-County Mystery Meets
Cat Rhoden Goguen is the owner and Chris Campbell, Debbie Brown Meritt, Kim Miller, & Brooke Cole Stansbury are cofounders of Tri-County Mystery Meets. Located in Knox County, Tri-County Mystery Meets offers paid acting opportunities to talented adults in the tri-county area.
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