The Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation will host our 14th Annual Mr. and Miss Kentucky Basketball Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in person at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort in Lexington, KY with a virtual viewing option also. This event not only recognizes the best current and past high school basketball players from across the state, but also serves as a fundraiser for the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation.
In 2024 the event raised nearly $38,000 to support our mission to provide vision services through education, detection, prevention, treatment and empowerment. Through collaborative partnerships, we enable greater independence and increased quality of life for all Kentuckians while focusing on children and adults in financial need. KLEF is committed to filling the gaps that exist for many Kentuckians by providing affordable access to vision services, and our reach extends across the Commonwealth.
On average, our volunteers provide nearly 40,000 free vision screenings to children and adults each year and because of our screenings, thousands of vision impairments have been detected and treated.
Since 1954, the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation has announced Mr. Kentucky Basketball and has announced Miss Kentucky Basketball since 1976. The announcements were previously released to the media with no formal ceremony to present players with an award. In 2012, KLEF held the first official Mr. and Miss Kentucky Basketball Awards Ceremony, and the 2025 event will mark the 14th consecutive year for hosting the Awards Ceremony.
THANK YOU!
2025 KY Lions Club Fundraising Competition
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KLEF is grateful for the generosity of our Event Sponsors, including the Louisville Downtown Lions Club and the Lexington Lions Club.
These Club sponsorships are not reflected in the Club event donations being tracked through this webpage, but the support is greatly appreciated!
Special Thanks To Our Corporate Sponsors
Special Thanks To These Individuals & Organizations For Your Support:
Christi Thomas
Donna & Harold Dennis
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort
KABC
KHSAA
Lexington Lions Club
Rupp Arena
Tonia Witt
William Warfield (PrepSpin)
And More (Our list is growing daily.)
THANK YOU!
Special Thanks To These Individuals & Organizations For Supporting our 2024 Auction:
Alicia Chandler
Carson's Food & Drink
Charlotte Miller
Cincinnati Ensemble
Cincinnati Reds
Color Me Mine
Dale Barrett
David Lane
Donart Prints
Explorium of Lexington
Forest Edge Winery
Four Roses Bourbon Warehouse
Frazier History Museum
Fred Wright
George Lonneman
Gina Pence
Guess
Guy & Carol Hollander
Harold & Donna Dennis
Heartland AMBUCS
Jennifer Spurling
John & Darleen Horton
Karen Hayse
Kay Mills
Keeneland Association, Inc.
Ken Spurling
Kentucky Derby Museum
Kentucky Horse Park
Lindy Lamkin
Louisville City FC
Louisville Slugger Field
Louisville Slugger Museum
Maker's Mark
Marina & Audrey Jenkins
Market House Theatre
Marriott Resort Lexington
Nancy Pence
National Corvette Museum
New Riff Distilling
North Hardin Lions Club
North Oldham Lions Club
Pam Elrod
PDG Mac Ferguson & Cynthia Ferguson
Perfect North Slopes
Purple Toad Winery
Sterling Cut Glass
Sue & Willie Collins
Texas Roadhouse
The Louisville Zoo
Tito's Vodka
Tony & Becky Bishop
Total Wine & More
Vanessa Close & Tammy Hall
Wilderness Trail Distillery
Wilstem Wildlife Park