LEIXNGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — This year's Leadership Lexington class needs help choosing the city's "Unsung Heroes" — the people who keep our community running but don't always get recognized for their work.
That's why one of their projects is organizing what they're calling the Lexington Unsung Heroes Ball on August 5. They'll spend the night honoring seven deserving people in public and civic service positions from across Fayette County.
You can nominate someone here.
According to pastor and Leadership Lexington member Bradley Thomas, anyone can be nominated, from teachers and nurses to paramedics and sanitation workers.
"It's an opportunity to just love on, appreciate and thank many of the people who make our city great that we don't see every day," Thomas said. "People that are behind the scenes, the unsung heroes."
Maj. Derek Roberts with the Lexington Fire Department explained why it's important to recognize the people whose work often goes unnoticed or unrecognized.
"Everyone appreciates that recognition, and you don't always get it," he said. "I think that's just one of the biggest things, having someone recognize and appreciate what you're doing on a daily basis."
Nominations are due by June 30. Businesses can also get involved through sponsorship opportunities.
From the Leadership Lexington class website:
At a time in our country where research shows a detachment between public institutions and the general public, the Unsung Heroes Ball will provide an opportunity for connection through the stories of Lexington’s greatest public and civil servants. The Unsung Heroes Ball will improve recognition and morale within Lexington’s key public agencies by sharing examples of extraordinary leadership, perseverance, unwavering care, and most importantly, by setting examples for others in the community to follow.
