Youth First Breakfast of Champions
Honoring the Dr. William Wooten Champions of Youth First
About The Breakfast of Champions
At this year’s Youth First Breakfast of Champions Event, presented by German American Bank, long-time advocate Carol Lynch will receive the 2026 Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First Award. Named in honor of Youth First’s founder Dr. William Wooten, the Champion of Youth First Award recognizes leading advocates whose generosity and commitment to Youth First’s mission have made a lasting impact on the organization and the lives of countless young people.
Event Details
The 2026 Youth First Breakfast of Champions will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Friedman Park Event Center in Newburgh, Indiana.
For information about attending or sponsoring the Breakfast of Champions, please contact Nicole Kelley at nkelley@youthfirstinc.org.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Champion Presenting Sponsor
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Tim & Jennifer Hollander (Hidden 2026)
Ron & Kathy Hollander
Platinum Sponsors
Youth First Board of Directors
Diamond Sponsors
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The Lynch Family: Dick, Mike, Lacey, Greg, Brooke, and Grandchildren
Platinum Sponsors (Hidden)
Gold Sponsors
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Chi Omega Alumni, University of Evansville
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The Bob Schulz Family, in memory of Sam Schulz
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Drs. William & Mona Wooten
Gold Sponsors (HIDDEN)
Silver Sponsors
American Water
Dan & Scherri Arens
Banterra Bank
ERA First Advantage Realty, Inc.
First Bank
Friends of Carol Lynch
Gutwein Law
Hafer
Ken & Amy Hall
Dan & Laura Hoefling
HR Solutions, Inc.
Indiana Members Credit Union
Kemper CPA Group, LLP
Kiley Consulting & Counseling
Robert & Marguerite Kent
Lawn Masters
Lieberman Technologies
LNB Community Bank
Mater Dei High School
Pettinga Financial Advisors
Jon & Kay Scheer
Traylor Construction Group
United Companies
Silver Sponsors (HIDDEN)
Anonymous
Dan and Scherri Arens
Banterra Bank
The Bob Schulz Family
Bridge Alt
Bill and Phyllis Bussing
CenterPoint Energy
John and Gail Dunn
First Bank
Steve and Suzette Fritz
Harding Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.
The Hollander Group at Baird
Honey Moon Coffee Co. & Evansville Coffee Co.
HR Solutions, Inc.
Danny and Connie Koester
Dennis and Catherine Lamey
Lawn Masters
Lieberman Technologies
Mater Dei High School
Reitz Memorial High School
Torian Insurance
Traylor Construction Group
United Leasing & Finance
University of Evansville
Drs. William and Mona Wooten
Silver Sponsors (HIDDEN)
Anonymous
Dan and Scherri Arens
Banterra Bank
The Bob Schulz Family
Bridge Alt
Bill and Phyllis Bussing
CenterPoint Energy
John and Gail Dunn
First Bank
Steve and Suzette Fritz
Harding Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.
The Hollander Group at Baird
Honey Moon Coffee Co. & Evansville Coffee Co.
HR Solutions, Inc.
Danny and Connie Koester
Dennis and Catherine Lamey
Lawn Masters
Lieberman Technologies
Mater Dei High School
Reitz Memorial High School
Torian Insurance
Traylor Construction Group
United Leasing & Finance
University of Evansville
Drs. William and Mona Wooten
Silver Sponsors (HIDDEN)
Anonymous
Dan and Scherri Arens
Banterra Bank
The Bob Schulz Family
Bridge Alt
Bill and Phyllis Bussing
CenterPoint Energy
John and Gail Dunn
First Bank
Steve and Suzette Fritz
Harding Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.
The Hollander Group at Baird
Honey Moon Coffee Co. & Evansville Coffee Co.
HR Solutions, Inc.
Danny and Connie Koester
Dennis and Catherine Lamey
Lawn Masters
Lieberman Technologies
Mater Dei High School
Reitz Memorial High School
Torian Insurance
Traylor Construction Group
United Leasing & Finance
University of Evansville
Drs. William and Mona Wooten
Bronze Sponsors
AgriSelect Evansville LLC
Amcor
Ashley & Kyle Babcock
Parri & Dave Black
Angie Brawdy
Cavanaugh Business Services
Corressell Landscape
Jeff & Marti Deig
Phil & Deborah DeLong
Diehl Consulting Group
Evansville Coffee Company
Evansville Day School
Steve & Suzette Fritz
Donald & Becky Fuchs
Gibco Motor Express
Patrick and Jill Griffin
Happe & Sons Construction, Inc.
David & Debbie Hayhurst
Bob & Lisa Jones
Koch Finishing Systems
LA+D
Dennis & Catherine Lamey
Nix Companies, Inc.
Reference Services
Pete & Mary Ruthenburg
Chuck & Debbie Sallee
Rita Simmons
Torian Insurance
University of Southern Indiana
Ziemer Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP
In-Kind Sponsor
Emerald City Landscaping & Outdoor Lighting
Media Mix
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