WellCare of Kentucky honors 2025 Community Health Champions
By Jacob Wenthe, Building Kentucky WellCare of Kentucky recently hosted its sixth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchill Downs, where individuals and organizations from across the Commonwealth that play pivotal roles in removing barriers, improving outcomes, and supporting community well-being were honored for their hard work and dedication to each of their causes. “Each […]
Kentucky Derby 151 delivered largest ever NBC Sports audience
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky NBC Sports’ milestone 25th presentation of the 151st Kentucky Derby delivered an NBC Sports record average of 17.7 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, which marks the largest Kentucky Derby audience since 1989 (18.5 million viewers, won by Sunday Silence) and a 6% increase from last year (16.7 million viewers […]
Louisville architecture firm shares history behind iconic Twin Spires design
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Luckett & Farley’s historic relationship with Churchill Downs includes many projects that enhance the experience of the horseracing industry, including the original Twin Spires designed in 1894. The Twin Spires continue to captivate race fans as the backdrop for the Kentucky Derby. Luckett & Farley is proud to share this […]
Celebrate 150 years of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks in style with Maryhurst’s 2024 Raffle for the Roses
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky There’s a big milestone in the Commonwealth this year. The Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks – the two longest continuously held sporting events in the United States – are celebrating 150 years of racing and tradition, and Maryhurst is offering the experience of a lifetime for those interested in […]
Organizers prepare for Derby Diversity Week
Derby Diversity Week (DDW) founder and Louisville Business First Power 50 2022 honoree Tawana Bain is preparing for the sixth annual Derby Diversity Week, beginning on May 1 in Louisville. DDW attracts some of the world’s top suppliers, buyers, executives and business leaders to four action packed conference days of networking and excitement, along with […]
Make this Kentucky Derby the best one yet: Here’s your guide to Derby Week in Louisville
By Emma Collins, Building Kentucky Kentucky’s biggest event – the Kentucky Derby – comes just once a year on the first Saturday in May. But why limit the fun to just one day? There’s enough happening around the city that you can easily turn the event into a weeklong affair. Are you ready to make […]
Want a box for Oaks or the Derby? Purchase a Maryhurst “Raffle for the Roses” ticket!
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky If you’re looking for a chance to go to the Kentucky Oaks and/or the Kentucky Derby, enjoy free food and drinks and support Kentucky’s oldest child welfare agency, look no further. Maryhurst is raffling off two incredible prizes as Derby weekend fast approaches. Purchase a raffle ticket before April 7 […]