Women, Wine, Jewels and More 2025 raises more than $30k for scholarships
Published on Jan 28, 2025
The Â鶹´«Ă˝ (ACTC) Foundation hosted its annual Women, Wine, Jewels, and More event on Tuesday, January 21, raising $30,754 to benefit the Norma Meek Community Women’s Scholarship endowment.
The event, now in its sixth year, honors the legacy of Norma Meek, a dedicated leader in our community who founded the event. Proceeds from the evening support scholarships for female college students at ACTC.
Held at Bellefonte Country Club, this year’s event drew 131 attendees and featured hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction with jewelry, purses, and more.
“We are so grateful for the incredible support this event as received,” said Kim Minnehan, with ACTC’s advancement office. “Our hostesses and volunteers worked tirelessly to continue the legacy of Norma Meek and to make this year’s event extra special and one we believe she would have been proud of. We all miss her. Thank you to all the women, men, and businesses who joined together to make this event such a success.”
Minnehan said the sponsoring hostesses along with the Hope Diamond, Gem of a Business, Jewel of a Guy, and Diamond of a Lady sponsors play a vital role in making this event a success.
Hope Diamond sponsors included Clark’s Pump-N-Shop and Marathon Petroleum Company Marine Transportation.
Jewel of a Guy Sponsors included Larry Albright, Dr. Brooks Arthur, Michael J. Barnett, Brian Binion, Josh Blanton, Tom Burnette, Darrell Caldwell, Scott Campbell, Brent Clark, John W. Clark, Rick Clark, Ben Cooksey, Tom Cooksey, Dr. Michael D. Couchot, Wes Crawford, Dr. James E. Daniel II, Bruce Davis, Dr. David Dockray, Bill Ewing, Cecil Fannin, Cole Fannin, Connor Fannin, Dr. Larry Ferguson, Paul Fraley, Nathan Franckowiak, Vincenzo Fressola, Mike Graese, Dr. Carter Gussler, Shawn Heck, Adam Hedrick, Phillip Hedrick, Clayton Hill, Dr. Virgil Hoback, Mike Hobbs, Jeremy Holbrook, Andrew Jones, Evan Jones, Logan Jones, Jim King, Dr. Roger Klein, Richard Layman, Dr. Jeff Lopez, E.B. Lowman III, Jeff Lyons, Sonny Martin, Steve Martin, Jeff Marty, Griffin Mason, Donny May, Mike McCann, Ron McCloud, Cody McConnell, Dr. John McMeans, Tyler Meek, Curtis Metzler, James H. Moore III, Vernon Mullins, Jim Nizzo, J.T. Norris, Bernard Onan, Connor Perry, Don Perry, Kyle Robinson, Mike Robinson, Colton Ruley, Lance Russell, Lance Seasor, Dr. Bruce Shaffer, Jim Smith, Andy Spiros, John Stewart, Dr. Tim Strait, David Thompson, Wes Thompson, Marty Torgrimson, Steve Towler, Dr. John Van Deren, Don Weller, Jr., Jay Whitlatch, Sean Whitt, Tom Wright.
Contributions were also made in memory of Don Weller, Ed Shytle, Fred McCullough, and Ron Cartee.
Gem of a Business sponsors included AcCounting 4 You PLLC, Ageless Aesthetics Medispa, Allison Goble Realtor, Re/Max Realty Connection, Appalachian Electrical Supply, Ashland Milling Company, Ashland Office Supply, Camp Landing, Candy Landing, Christie Addington, Cinema at Camp Landing, Community Trust Bank, Cowboys & Angels USA, DESCO Federal Credit Union, Dr. Michael & Connie Canty, Edward Jones – Scott Rigsby, Giovanni’s Pizza, Griffith Delaney Hillman & Lett, Kelley Galloway Smith Goolsby, Kentucky Farmers Bank, King International Therapy LLC, Marathon Petroleum, Martin Wheeler & Vincent, McLeod Body Shop, Mi De Con, Onan Appraisals – Bernard Onan, Paramount Properties, Pollock’s Jewelers, Ross Real Estate Services, Second Hand Rose, Smokin J’s, Steen Funeral Home, The Nest, The Winchester, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Whiskey Tango Creative Group, City National Bank, WB Ventures LLC, Delta Hotel by Marriott – Ashland Downtown, UK King’s Daughters.
Diamond of a Lady sponsors included Libby Albright, Michelle Caldwell, Allison Christie, Carol Cooper, MJ Fosson, Janelle Franckowiak, Cecilia Gaynor, Olivia Gilkison, Lynne Goebel, Brittany Hoback, Vivian Hunt, Diva Justice, Leigh Latherow, Kathy Layman, Lyndi Lowman, Sara Marks, Kayla McCann Marty, Marilyn Mason, Dustin Meek, Robyn Meek, Dorothy Rhodes, and Bennie Shields.
To donate to the Norma Meek Community Women’s Scholarship in Norma’s honor, visit Giving | ACTC.
For more information on scholarships, or to inquire about establishing a new scholarship, contact Kim Minnehan at Kim.Minnehan@kctcs.edu.