Floyd wins Women’s Leaders in Insurance award
Women Leaders in Insurance awarded the 2025 Cissy Musselman Women’s Leadership Award to Whitney Floyd, President of Latta Insurance in Henderson, said a release from the organization.
Floyd received the award during the association’s 2025 Annual Conference on June 10 at the Gheens Foundation Lodge at The Parklands in Louisville.
The Cissy Musselman Women’s Leadership Award is given to a woman currently or previously employed in the insurance industry with at least 10 years of experience. This individual holds a leadership role with significant professional success and leadership skills. This person projects a positive influence, is known for her competent abilities within the industry and is viewed as a role model/mentor for other women, said the release.
“Whitney is my boss, but better yet, she is my leader,” said Nicole Smith, who is employed by Latta Insurance. “I have the pleasure of working in an agency with a culture like no other. She is the kindest, most caring and compassionate person who leads her team every day with a smile on her face. She approaches every situation respectfully. I’ve watched her day in and day out put her team above herself. Not many can say they trust in their leader, look up to them, hope to be as successful and humble as them, but I do.”
Floyd has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and is currently the Big “I” National Director for Kentucky and served previously as the Big “I” Chair for Kentucky. She recently won the Volunteer of the Year award for Women in Business in Henderson and has previously served as president (and co-founder) of the Henderson Rotaract Club. She is also a board member of the Henderson Community College Foundation.
Board grades Lawson as ‘exemplary’
The Henderson County Board of Education recently evaluated superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson as overall exemplary in his annual superintendent evaluation, according to Henderson County Schools.
Exemplary is the highest rating and is defined as “Exceeds the standard.”
Lawson has served as Superintendent of Henderson County Schools since December 2020.
During the recent Board of Education meeting, Chairman Mike Waller shared the results of Dr. Lawson’s annual evaluation for the 2024 – 2025 school year.
“Dr. Lawson has been evaluated by the Henderson County Board of Education with a cumulative assessment of accomplishments that exceeds the expectations of our evaluation process,” Waller said “He received Exemplary ratings in all seven leadership standards, with particular strengths noted in Managerial Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Cultural Leadership, and Human Resource Leadership.”
Waller concluded by commending Dr. Lawson’s commitment to excellence: “The Board is proud to provide its full support as he continues to lead our local school district with vision and dedication.”
Winners named in ‘A Fresh Perspective’ exhibit at Audubon State Park
An open, juried art exhibit that has taken place for many years has opened at John James Audubon State Park and will remain in the Friends of Audubon meeting room through Aug. 17.
Presented by Henderson Society of Art in collaboration with the state park and Ohio Valley Art League, the 33rd-annual “A Fresh Perspective” contains artwork in a variety of mediums.
The art show was judged by Julie Schweitzer, the visionary, artist and executive director of ArtSee, Halo ArtSeed Community Gallery and Bourne-Schweitzer Gallery in New Albany, Indiana.
The winners are:
Best in Show: “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” by Cynthia Watson
First Place: “Peaceful Place” by Terry Rone
Second Place: “To Do List” by Curtis Uebelhor
Third Place: “Roadside Stand” by David Hamilton
Fourth Place: “Studio Still-Life” by Sonja Halstead
Fifth Place: “Red Series” by Cathe Hedgespeth
Sixth Place: “Close Encounter” by Diane Ubelhor Wonderlich
Merit Awards:
“Portrait of Esther” by Shelly Norris
“Box Series” by Alan Hedgespeth
“Wisteria” by Iris Gentry
“Still Life” by Bill Burton
“Rebirth” by Savannah Hoskinson-Theriac
“Wake-Up Call” by Katie Lowing
Honorable Mentions from the Juror:
“Glory Garden” by Marka Kroeger
“T.C. Steele Home-place” by David Hamilton
“Egret & Pelican Resting” by Mary Ann Mays
“Nile Dreaming” by Terri Bischoff
The art exhibit can be viewed during museum hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission to the art gallery.
Todd is up for state Chamber of Commerce award
Casey Todd, owner and restaurateur of Hometown Roots, is a finalist for the Kentucky Chamber’s Young Professional of the Year Award, according to the state Chamber of Commerce.
To find out more information and find a link to vote, go to kychamber.com/ypaward.
Voting is open through July 1, and the winner will be announced at the 2nd Annual Young Professionals Summit on July 25 in Louisville, said the state Chamber of Commerce.
