The Emerald Gala is the Foundation’s premier fundraising and recognition event. Last year’s event generated over $70,000 to support the Commonwealth’s greatest assets for youth – 4-H Youth Development Programs. Additionally, this event will seek to showcase the outstanding accomplishments of Kentucky 4-H’ers and celebrate the year’s top 4-H youth honorees - Emerald Award Winners.

The highest honor in Kentucky 4-H’s Achievement Program, the Emerald Award,

is presented annually to four 4-H’ers chosen following a rigorous application and interview process. In addition to their interview, participants at are judged based on their accomplishments across five categories: leadership, citizenship, communications/marketing, community service, and participation. The Gala is an opportunity to recognize Kentucky’s most outstanding 4-H’ers and provide another incentive for 4-H’ers who have their eyes set on this prestigious award.

Additionally, the honorary Emerald Award is presented to an adult who has had a significant impact on their community and Kentucky 4-H. Past recipients include Steve Wilson (21c, Hermitage Farm) and David Wallace (Wallace Boggs).

ABOUT THE EMERALD GALA: SATURDAY MAY 16, 2020

ABOUT OUR HOST: FASIG-TIPTONFormed in 1898 by William B. Fasig and Edward A. Tipton, Fasig-Tipton Co. is North America’s oldest Thoroughbred auction company. The company currently operates 12 sales annually in four locations, serving horsemen and -women in the heart of Thoroughbred country in Lexington, KY; supporting the exceptional regional programs of the Mid-Atlantic states in Timonium, MD and New York in Saratoga Springs, NY; and at the exhilarating championship meet at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, FL.

Fasig-Tipton, offers an elegant venue at its Newtown Paddocks division in Bluegrass horse country. Along scenicNewtown Pike, Fasig-Tipton is just one mile from Interstate 64/75 and only minutes from downtown Lexington.

ABOUT OUR CHEF: OUITA MICHELOuita Michel has always made locally grown ingredients a priority in her restaurants. She and her husband, Chris, bought the Holly Hill Inn in 2000 and opened the fine dining restaurant in May 2001. Michel’s use of locally sourced foods both helps sustain Bluegrass family farms and provides her customers only the freshest, best-tasting fine cuisine. Her restaurants have purchased almost $3 million of Kentucky-grown meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables over the last 17 years. Her reputation and commitment to sustainability have earned speaking invitations and awards from local, regional and national organizations.

Kentucky 4-H Youth Development is a community of young people who are being empowered to reach their full potential by developing the skills necessary to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H believes in the power of young people and that every child has the potential to be an active, engage member of their community

With a presence in all 120 counties, 4-H reaches kids in every corner of the Commonwealth - from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities. Kentucky 4-H programs focus on four key concepts that direct all programs - belonging, independence, mastery, and generosity. In addition to engaging program material, 4-H provides youth a network of 230 youth development professionals, over 18,400 adult and youth volunteers, as well as, countless mentors and community partners who provide youth the support they need to be leaders in their communities now and in the future. Last year, 292,000 youth participated in 4-H programs.

The Kentucky 4-H Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding youth development opportunities for Kentucky 4-H youth. The Foundation is a partner of the University of Kentucky College of

ABOUT KENTUCKY 4-H AND THE KENTUCKY 4-H FOUNDATION

2019 Emerald Award Winners

THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS:

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

EXCLUS I VE EM ERAL D SPONSOR Please contact Ben Carr (m: 859.618.9701) for 2021 Emerald Sponsor information.

GOLD S PO NSO R – $15,000• Two premium tables (16 tickets) with name/logo on display

• Full page ad in event program

• Recognized as Gold Sponsor in all promotional materials and throughout the Gala

• Social media post announcing sponsorship

• Early VIP access to cocktail reception

• Hyper-linked logo on the Kentucky 4-H Foundation’s website for 1 year

SI LV E R S P O NSO R - $10,000• One premium table (8 tickets) with name/logo on display

• Full page ad in event program

• Recognized as Silver Sponsor in all promotional materials and throughout the Gala

• Social media post announcing sponsorship

• Early VIP access to cocktail reception

• Hyper-linked logo on the Kentucky 4-H Foundation’s website for 1 year

BR O N ZE SP O NSO R - $5,000• One table (8 tickets) with name/logo on display

• Half page ad in event program

• Recognized as Bronze Sponsor in promotional materials and throughout the Gala

• Hyper-linked logo on the Kentucky 4-H Foundation’s website for 1 year

FRI E N D S PON SOR - $2,500• Recognized as Friend Sponsor in promotional materials and throughout the Gala

• One Table (8 tickets)

C LOV E R SP O NSO R - $1000• Four tickets and recognition as Clover Sponsor in promotional materials and throughout the Gala

Exclusive Emerald: Silver:

Bronze: Friend:

SPONSORSHIP FORM __________________________________________________________________________________________ Name

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name (if applicable) Company Contact

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__________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip

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METHOD OF PAYMENTc Mastercard c Visa c American Express c Discover c Check (payable to the Kentucky 4-H Foundation)

__________________________________________________________________________________________Credit Card Number CVV Exp. Date

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Print name as it appears on card

__________________________________________________________________________________________ Card Billing Address

__________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State Zip

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Funds will be added to our Annual Fund unless otherwise noted. The Kentucky 4-H Foundation is tax exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code and contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. All contributions will be formally acknowledged. Tax identification number: 23-7437297. Checks should be made payable to the Kentucky 4-H Foundation.

_____ Exclusive Emerald Sponsor (Heritage Bank)

_____ Gold Sponsor (16) $15,000

_____ Silver Sponsor (8) $10,000

_____ Bronze Sponsor (8) $5,000

_____ Friend Sponsor (8) $2,500

_____ Clover Sponsor (4) $1,000

_____ Table (8) $1,200

_____ Single Ticket $150

$________ Total

ABOUT OUR EMERALD SPONSOR:Heritage Bank is more than just a bank; we are your neighbors, friends, school volunteers, community advocates, and fellow residents. We are committed to knowing our customers personally, and providing a friendly, local banking experience.

As a community bank since 1990, Heritage Bank has grown to become one of Northern Kentucky’s most respected financial institutions. Our core values of outstanding service to our customers have helped us remain strong and independent. We’re proud to say that we have our roots where others have branches.