Annual ACTC fundraiser raises over $30k for scholarships

January 27, 2026

ASHLAND, Ky. – The Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC) Foundation hosted its annual Wine, Jewels, and More event on Tuesday, January 20, raising $31,021 to benefit the ACTC Wine, Jewels, and More Scholarship.

The event, now in its seventh year, honors the legacy of Norma Meek, a dedicated leader in our community who founded the event. Proceeds from the evening support scholarships for students at ACTC. 

Held at Bellefonte Country Club, this year’s event featured hors d’oeuvres, a live auction for UK basketball tickets, and a silent auction with jewelry, purses, and more. 

“The 7th annual ACTC Wine Jewels, and More was a successful and meaningful way to continue Norma Meek’s legacy,” said Kim Minnehan-Jones, Advancement Administrator. “The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze me. When our community comes together in support of our students, incredible things happen and this event is a perfect example of that spirit. It’s truly one of the most enjoyable evenings of the year, filled with generosity, connection, and purpose. Many students will benefit from the scholarship dollars raised.”

Minnehan-Jones said the sponsoring hostesses along with the Hope Diamond, Gem of a Business, Jewel of a Guy, and Diamond of a Lady sponsors play a vital role in making this event a success. 

Hope Diamond sponsors included Clark’s Pump-N-Shop and Christie Addington

Jewel of a Guy Sponsors included Brent Clark, John W. Clark, Rick Clark, Larry Albright, Dr. Brooks Arthur, Brian Binion, Darrell Caldwell, Dr. Michael Canty, Ben Cooksey, Tom Cooksey, Wes Crawford, Bruce Davis, Bill Ewing, Cecil Fannin, Cole Fannin, Connor Fannin, Dr. Larry Ferguson, Paul Fraley, Nathan Franckowiak, Terry Fyffe, Geoff Griffith, Dr. Carter Gussler, Mitch Hall, Shawn Heck, Dr. Virgil Hoback, Mike Hobbs, Mike Home, Chris Hutchinson, Andrew Jones, Brad Kifer, Jim King, Dr. Roger Klein, Jeff Lyons, Sonny Martin, Steve Martin, Ron McCloud, Cody McConnell, Dr. John McMeans, Curtis Metzler, Jim Moore, David Mussetter, Dr. Evan Mussetter, Jay Mussetter, Miles Mussetter, Bernard Onan, Matt Perkins, Michael Perkins, Nathan Perkins, Sam Perkins, Connor Perry, Don Perry, Mike Pritt, Dr. Charles Rhodes, Colton Ruley, Dr. Barry Shaffer, Dr. Bruce Shaffer, Dr. John Van Deren, Don Weller, Jr., Jay Whitlatch, and Tom Wright.

Contributions were also made in memory of Don Weller, Ed Shytle, and Fred McCullough. 

Gem of a Business sponsors included AcCounting 4 You PLLC, Allison Goble, Realtor, Re/Max Realty Connection, Ashland Area YMCA, Ashland Credit Union, Ashland Fabricating & Welding, Ashland Milling Company, Ashland Office Supply, City National Bank, Community & Technical College Foundation of Ashland, Inc., Community Trust Bank, Dr. & Mrs. Pho Nyguyen, Edward Jones - Scott Rigsby, General Sales - Steve Martin, Griffith Delaney Hillman & Lett, Hobbs Financial Management, Kelley Galloway Smith Goolsby, Kentucky Farmers Bank, Marathon Petroleum, McLeod Body Shop, Onan Appraisals - Bernard Onan, Over Under Gamebirds, Paramount Properties, Perkins Investments, Pollock's Jewelers, Ross Realty, Rush Off Road, Safe Harbor, Sandy's Racing / Gaming - Sandy's Cares, Sara Marks, Second Hand Rose, The Lantern at Morning Pointe, Three Rivers Medical Center Gastroenterology, Tri-State Wilbert Vault Company (Doug Allen), UK King's Daughters, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Webb & Hobbs PSC, West End Jewelers, and Whiskey Tango Creative Group.

Diamond of a Lady sponsors included Allison Christie, Elaine Corbitt, Lynne Couchot, Lisa Fischer, Janelle Franckowiak, Brittany Hoback, Cindy Conley-Jones, Diva Justice, Lora King, Julie Klein, Kathy Layman, Lyndi Lowman, Sara Marks, Dustin Meek, Robyn Meek, Dorothy Rhodes, and Bennie Shields.

Event hostesses included Mayola Boykin, Terri Branham-Clark, Connie Canty, Amanda Clark, Lori Cooksey, Dr. Carol Cooper, Cheri Daniel, Brooke Elswick-Robinson, Missy Fannin, Sheila Fraley, Heather Frazier, Donna Jones, Courtney Kifer, Ashley Layman, Jane Layman, Kathy Layman, Alice Martin, Willie McCullough, Leslee Mcleod, Tina Mussetter, Ann Perkins, April Perry, Samantha Prince, Annie Robinson, Brooke Seasor, Louise Shytle, Kerry Tague, MaeDeane Torgrimson, and Heather Van Deren.

To donate to the ACTC Wine, Jewels, and More Scholarship visit https://ashland.kctcs.edu/giving/index.aspx

For more information on scholarships, or to inquire about establishing a new scholarship, contact Kim Minnehan-Jones at Kim.Minnehan@kctcs.edu.