Mary Lowry, Rosalind Streeter, Sarah Keith at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Jessi Craft, Emmanuel Fields, Nicole Armstrong, Ashley Greathouse, Michael Potapov, Nancy Barnett at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Carolyn Conley, Bill Justice at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Jessie Hancock, Executive Director of Bluegrass Land Conservancy, speaking at BLC’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Jessie Hancock, Executive Director of Bluegrass Land Conservancy, speaking at BLC’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Robert Clay receiving the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
The team from Rosemary’s Catering did a fantastic job supporting guests throughout the night at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Amy Thompson, Billy Van Pelt at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Mary Claire Perry and Priscilla Belmonte at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Britt Moses at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Blythe and Robert Clay. Robert was honored with the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Helen Alexander and Jessie Hancock at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Blythe and Robert Clay. Robert was honored with the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Heather McHold, Laura and Michael Jones at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Robert Clay receiving the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, honoring his outstanding achievements in land conservation, at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Conservation Awards Dinner on May 7, 2026.
Stacy Gordon-Funk at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Benny and John Williams at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Mary Claire Perry at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Blythe and Robert Clay. Robert was honored with the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Hancock & Shouse set the tone for an unforgettable evening, bringing energy and atmosphere to Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
The team from Rosemary’s Catering did a fantastic job supporting guests throughout the night at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Kaylan Turner at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Jessie Hancock, Executive Director of Bluegrass Land Conservancy, speaking at BLC’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Jessie Hancock, Executive Director of Bluegrass Land Conservancy, speaking at BLC’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Carolyn Conley, Bill Justice at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy staff at the Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. Front row: Kaylan Turner, Laura Otter, Jessi Craft, Erin McGuire-Thompson. Back row: Nicole Armstrong, Hilary David, Jessie Hancock.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Maria and Partrick Yorba at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Hancock and Shouse set the tone for an unforgettable evening, bringing energy and atmosphere to Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
Hope Eppley, Gattie Sager, Sarah Augustyniak at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Jessie Hancock, Michael Mueller, Andrea Mueller at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Margaret Graves, Board Chair of Bluegrass Land Conservancy, speaking at BLC’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Jessie Hancock, Executive Director of Bluegrass Land Conservancy, speaking at BLC’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Hancock and Shouse set the tone for an unforgettable evening, bringing energy and atmosphere to Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
Robert Clay receiving the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Mary Claire Perry, Priscilla Belmonte at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Mary Lowry, Rosalind Streeter, Sarah Keith at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
The Lindsey’s at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy staff at the Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. Front row: Kaylan Turner, Laura Otter, Jessi Craft, Erin McGuire-Thompson. Back row: Nicole Armstrong, Hilary David, Jessie Hancock.
Mary Claire Perry, Priscilla Belmonte at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Margaret Graves presenting the 2026 Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award to Billy Van Pelt during Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner.
Robert Clay receiving the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Billy Van Pelt and Todd Cheever at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Jessie Hancock, Executive Director of Bluegrass Land Conservancy, speaking at BLC’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Arthur and Jessie Hancock at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Hancock and Shouse set the tone for an unforgettable evening, bringing energy and atmosphere to Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
Robert Clay receiving the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Nina Bonnie, Mary and Joel Turner at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Dwayne and Emily Chambers at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Helen Alexander presenting Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert Clay at the Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Robert Clay receiving the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Blythe and Robert Clay. Robert was honored with the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Blythe and Robert Clay. Robert was honored with the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Mary Clair Turner, Martha Billips at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Caryn Winter, Beth Steinbock at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Ski Bender, Ashley Greathouse at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Todd Cheever and Billy Van Pelt at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt, left, received the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Britt Moses, Hilary David at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Laura Otter, Jessie Hancock at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Robert Clay receiving the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Billy Van Pelt, Mary Lowry at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Kevin and Breden Kokaska at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt, Mary Lowry at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
The team from Rosemary’s Catering did a fantastic job supporting guests throughout the night at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt receiving the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award honoring his lasting achievements in land conservation at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner held at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
The team from Rosemary’s Catering did a fantastic job supporting guests throughout the night at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Blythe and Robert Clay. Robert Clay was honored with the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards Dinner at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2026.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Billy Van Pelt and Todd Cheever at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Greg Kuhns, Barbara Sandford, Rosalind Streeter at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
Tyler Moore, Jessica Beard at Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s 2026 Conservation Awards Dinner, held May 7 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, celebrated conservation and community in the Bluegrass Region. Honorees included Robert N. Clay, recipient of the Kentucky Land Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award, and Billy Van Pelt, recipient of the Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award, recognized for their lasting impact on land conservation.
