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Join us on April 17th for the President’s Gala

This annual celebration unites alumni, donors and friends of the College to celebrate the impact of Kentucky Wesleyan on its community and raise essential funds for the Wesleyan Scholarship Fund, directly supporting students.

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. | Dinner served at 7 p.m.
Location: The Owensboro Convention Center
501 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301

This year, join us for a special evening honoring Sports Information Director Emeritus and Special Assistant for College Relations, Roy Pickerill ’75, and his Wesleyan Sweetheart Margaret (Stinnette) Pickerill ’75 for their decades of faithful service to Kentucky Wesleyan.

For sponsorship details or questions, please contact Leigha Taylor at (270) 852-3274.

Event Sponsors

2026 Event Sponsors

American Patriot Getaways, Cornerstone Sponsor

U.S. Lawns, Cornerstone Sponsor

Disaster Team, a Building by Baker Company, Gold Sponsor

Houchens Insurance Group, Gold Sponsor

Modern Welding, Gold Sponsor

Dean Dorton, Silver Sponsor

Event Program

6 p.m. Doors Open & Cocktail Reception

7 p.m. Dinner Served

President’s Remarks

Interview & Recognition of Roy ’75 & Margaret (Stinnette) Pickerill ’75

Live Auction

Emcee: Meahel Heard-Pitra ’26, Law Vaga, Nev.