Join Wesley House Community Services for the 2023 Mission Ambassador Awards and Update on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wesley House, located at 5114 Preston Highway in Louisville.
The Mission Ambassador Awards and Update event celebrates the organization’s 120 years of impact, achievements from the past year, and places a spotlight on members of the community engaged in meaningful work. Several mission ambassadors will be recognized with an award for their remarkable contributions to “helping people help themselves.” This year’s awardees are: Cori Gadansky, Executive Director, Community Coordinated Child Care (Advancing Equity Award), Robert Earl Gunn, Jr. Chief Equity and Impact Officer, Metro United Way (Game Changer Award), Nick Spalding, Engineer, LG&E KU(Servant Leadership Award), Ray Fore (Lifetime Achievement Award) and Anthem Medicaid (Impact Partner Award). The event will be emceed by Krystal Goodner-Spratt, and feature keynote speaker, George Wilson, Jr., a former NFL player. Event tickets are $120 each and can be purchased on the Wesley House website.
“It is my honor to salute extraordinary leaders that not only acknowledge critical challenges in our community but also work tirelessly in advocacy to ensure that our tomorrows are better than today,” said Patricia Williams, Wesley House president and CEO. “For 120 years, Wesley House, surrounded by a host of stakeholders and friends, has served the needs of generations of families. I am thankful to be a small part of such an impactful legacy. Happy Anniversary Wesley House.”
Event sponsors include Churchill Downs Incorporated, Derby City Gaming, Fisher and Phillips LLP, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and LatinX Media. Additional information can be found on the Wesley House website: https://wesleyhouseky.com/
