Once again in 2024, the Owensboro Lions Club presented four $1000 scholarships to students representing our four local colleges at our October 1 meeting. Pictured from left to right are the students and college representatives who joined us for lunch and the scholarship presentations: Brescia University - Linda Canales, accompanied by Lauren Osowicz, Director of Advancement; Kentucky Wesleyan College - Ella Rickard, accompanied by Eddie Kenny, Vice President of External Relations; Western Kentucky University Owensboro - Ashley Wear, accompanied by Amy Watkins, Academic Advisor; Owensboro Community & Technical College - Anna Napier, accompanied by Sydney Warren, Chief Institutional Advancement Officer and Executive Director of the OCTC Foundation, Inc.; and Owensboro Lions Club First Vice President Steve Johnson.

We would like to thank each of these institutions for their efforts to improve the lives of students and the quality of life in our community.

Other educational and non-profit organizations supported by the Owensboro Lions Club include:

• Habitat for Humanity
• Help Office
• Kentucky Lion's Eye Foundation
• Leader Dog
• Salvation Army
• Daviess County and Owensboro Public Schools Resource Centers
• Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
• And more!!