
BGO
Night of Champions
The Bluegrass Orthopaedics Foundation, a non-profit organization, is proud to sponsor the 7th Annual BGO Night of Champions. This year's event will take place on Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 at the Marriott - Griffin Gate beginning at 6:30PM.
The evening is a celebratory event for those individuals not always recognized with awards or accolades. The BGO Champion Scholarship will be given to two very deserving high school student-athletes from the central Kentucky area - one male and one female. This scholarship is unique as it honors student-athletes at the high school level who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity or injury, and returned and excelled beyond expectations in their respective sport(s). The award is accompanied with a $2,500 scholarship per individual.
The BGO Achievement Scholarships are given to central Kentucky high school student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom, in their community, on the playing field/court, and have been high achievers in every aspect of their life. Each high school from bluegrass area may nominate student-athletes for this award. The award is accompanied with a $500 scholarship per individual.

2023 Keynote Speaker:
Melvin Adams
Melvin Adams has been an NCAA All-American basketball player, professional basketball competitor and member of the world famous Harlem Globetrotter. He is currently a communicator and entertainer. His energetic and engaging presentation style make him a favorite for events of all kinds.
Melvin has had the privilege of speaking to over 3,000,000 youth through school assemblies, basketball clinics/camps and other events. In addition to speaking responsibilities, he is also frequently engaged in interviews and guest appearances in various forms of media. Melvin's passion for reaching America's youth has provided countless opportunities to speak, perform and share with groups.
Melvin was born in 1971 and grew up in the ghetto of Houston, Texas. He was challenged early in life with extremely negative circumstances; however, he dreamed of playing professional basketball. At the age of 13, his father died. With the consistent pressure of financial burdens and surrounded by hopeless situations, Melvin turned to sports where hard work and endless practices kept him from trouble. During these years, he led the district in assists and steals, and averaged 16 points per game for the Eisenhower High School's Eagles.
Melvin graduated from San Jose Christian College where he was a two-time NCAA III All-American basketball player. He remains the all-time scoring, assists and steals leader in the Warrior's history. After college, Melvin continued to focus on basketball and was given the opportunity to play professional basketball. He later joined the Harlem Globetrotters and was named Mr. Globetrotter numerous times. The award is presented yearly to the teammate that most exemplifies the excitement and energy associated with the Harlem Globetrotters.
On March 17, 2000 Melvin Adams retired from the Harlem Globetrotters to fulfill a new dream - to challenge individuals to personal success through focus, work and determination. Today, he is privileged to speak before student and adult audiences sharing his personal story and inspiring others to fulfill their dreams.

Previous Champion Scholarship
Recipients
2022 Female Champion Winner
Keaton Hall, Model Laboratory School

2022 Male Champion Winner
Connor Padgett, Boyle County High School

2021 Female Champion Winner
Shelby Cothron, Pulaski County High School

2021 Male Champion Winner
Remi Forlevil, Danville High School

2020 Female Champion Winner
Logan Thomas, Western Hills High School

2020 Male Champion Winner
Jace Bowling, South Laurel High School

2019 Female Champion Winner
Audrey Rawls, Dunbar HS

2019 Male Champion Winner
Vaughn Hall, Lexington Catholic HS

2018 Female Champion Winner
Edie Meyer, West Jessamine High School

2018 Male Champion Winner
Logan Nieves, Lexington Christian Academy

2017 Female Champion Winner
Summer Coleman, West Jessamine High School

2017 Male Champion Winner
Adam Bender, Woodford County High School

The BGO
Champion Scholarships
The BGO Champion Scholarship will be given to two very deserving high school student-athletes from the central Kentucky area - one male and one female. This award is unique as it honors student-athletes at the high school level who have distinguished themselves by overcoming adversity or injury, and returned and excelled beyond expectations in their respective sport(s). The award is accompanied with a $2,500 scholarship per individual.
The BGO
Achievement Scholarships
The BGO Achievement Scholarships are given to central Kentucky high school student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom, in their community, on the playing field/court, and have been high achievers in every aspect of their life. Each high school from bluegrass area may nominate student-athletes for this award. The award is accompanied with a $500 scholarship per individual.
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2022 Achievement Scholarship Recipients
- South Laurel HS - Sarah Bailey
- Boyle County HS - Ashley Bigelow
- Bourbon County HS - Kathryn Boshears
- Bourbon County HS - Sadie Darbro
- Dunbar HS - Campbell Gash
- Sayre School - Catherine Graves
- Estill County HS - Mia Hale
- Estill County HS - Gabe Hall
- Madison Central HS - Matthew Johns
- Madison Central HS - Jeffrey Kinley
- Bourbon County HS - Charisma Massey
- Scott County HS - Brianna Penney
- Woodford County HS - Morgan Reynolds
- South Laurel HS - Gracie Turner
- Madison Southern HS - Rocky Whitehead
2021 Achievement Scholarship Recipients
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Scott County High School - Jackson Albensi
Rockcastle County High School - Sarah Barron
Bourbon County High School - Madyson Walters
Madison Central High School - Morgan Thomas
Bourbon County High School - Ximena Tamariz
Estill County High School - Jenna Stone
Morgan County High School - Krista Perry
Lexington Christian Academy - Mattie Lebryk
Model Laboratory - McKenzie Johnson
Trinity Christian Academy - Cameron Johnson
Bourbon County High School - Jaycee Goodwin
Pulaski County High School - Austyn Crawford
Paul Laurence Dunbar - Caroline Cole
Madison Central High School - Ryleigh Blythe
Madison Central High School - Olivia Young
2020 Achievement Scholarship Recipients
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Bourbon County High School - Austin Lay
Boyle County High School - Faris Allahham
Boyle County High School - Eli Goggin
Dunbar High School - Peyton Gash
Estill County High School - Kaylee Riddell
George Rogers Clark High School - Hannah Curreri
Henry Clay High School - Buddy Goodwin
Henry Clay High School - Olivia Greinke
Henry Clay High School - Van McKinley
Lexington Catholic - Alexis Brock
Lexington Christian Academy - Aliesha White
Lexington Christian Academy - Mackenzie Buckler
Madison Southern High School - Destiny Dooley
Sayre School - Maggie Little
Scott County High School - Philip Garner
2019 Achievement Scholarship Recipients
- Bourbon County High School - Matthew Dampier
- Dunbar High School - Meredith Phillips
- East Jessamine High School - Lindsey Rose
- Estill County High School - Amelia Farmer
- George Rogers Clark - William David Henry
- Henry Clay High School - Allison Tripure
- Lafayette High School - Lindi Debilzan
- Lexington Christian Academy - Grace Jacobs
- Lexington Christian Academy - Kyle Rode
- Madison Central High School - Ethan Hahn
- Madison Southern High School - Zaria Carter
- Model Laboratory - Savanna Gullett
- Rockcastle County High School - Selicity Broaddus
- Rockcastle County High School - Gracelyn Owens
- Scott County High School - Bryan Hudson
- Scott County High School - Michael Moreno
- Tates Creek High School - Garrett Belcher
- Tates Creek High School - Kenzie Putteet
- Western Hills High School - Peyton Cody
- Woodford County High School - Emily Hestand
2018 Achievement Scholarship Recipients
Bourbon County High School - Kenton Edwards
- Dunbar High School - Savannah Dudek
- East Jessamine High School - Parker Harris
- Franklin County High School - Kindall Talley
- George Rogers Clark High School - Whitney Walker
- Henry Clay High School Jalen - Thomas Williams
- Lexington Catholic - Spencer Kriss
- Lexington Christian Academy - Colten Crager
- Madison Central High School - Blaze Pacheco
- Madison Southern High School - Angelo Ou
- Model Laboratory School - Peyton Erslan
- Sayre School - Isabel Pergande
- Scott County High School - Landen Easley
- West Jessamine High School - Ashley Miller
- Woodford County High School - Emma Boebinger
2017 Achievement Scholarship Recipients
- Berea High School - Alexandria Horn
- Dunbar High School - Alexander Alonso-Ibarra
- East Jessamine High School - Justin McIntire
- George Rogers Clark High School - Sarah Vickers
- Henry Clay High School - Charlotte Kessinger
- Lafayette High School - Nick SirLouis
- Lexington Catholic - Ashlyn Coleman
- Lexington Christian Academy - Blake Richardson
- Madison Central High School - Bailee Vanover
- Madison Southern High School - Conner Coyle
- Model Laboratory School - Nathan Frisbie
- Sayre School - Lauren Dunn
- Scott County High School - Kadee Hudson
- Tates Creek High School - Cameron Davis
- West Jessamine High School - Alexis Rich
- Woodford County High School - Tylan Tucker