About this Event
Join Us for an Evening Celebrating Eastern Kentucky
Join us on Wednesday, October 7, at the Corbin Arena for the SOAR Inspires Awards, presented by KCTCS.
This special evening brings together people from across the region to connect, celebrate, and recognize the individuals, organizations, and businesses making a meaningful impact across Eastern Kentucky.
SOAR Summit Kickoff | 5:30 p.m.
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. on the floor of the Corbin Arena with the SOAR Summit Kickoff, presented by Trace Creek Construction.
Enjoy heavy appetizers and refreshments, a cash bar, and an opportunity to connect with award recipients, their families and colleagues, and leaders and partners from across Eastern Kentucky.
SOAR Inspires Awards | 7 p.m.
At 7 p.m., we’ll turn our attention to some of the people and organizations who inspire us.
The SOAR Inspires Awards celebrate individuals, organizations, and businesses whose leadership, service, innovation, and commitment are creating meaningful impact in communities across Eastern Kentucky.
It’s an opportunity not only to recognize their accomplishments, but to celebrate the people behind the work — and the families, colleagues, organizations, and communities who have helped make that work possible.
Already Registered for the SOAR Summit? You do not need to purchase a separate ticket. Admission to the SOAR Summit Kickoff and SOAR Inspires Awards is included with your 2026 SOAR Summit registration.
This Eventbrite ticket is intended for individuals who are not registered for the full SOAR Summit but would like to attend the Kickoff and Inspires Awards, including family members, friends, colleagues, and others joining us to support and celebrate this year’s honorees.
We hope you’ll join us for a special evening celebrating the people who inspire Eastern Kentucky.
Event venue & nearby stays
Corbin Arena, 500 Arena Drive, Corbin, United States
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