First Lady Britainy Beshear receives award from Alpha Kappa Alpha

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — On Saturday, First lady Britainy Beshear was recognized by the Beta Gamma Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Downtown at the Hilton Lexington, Alpha Kappa Alpha held its 19th Annual Coretta Scott King Spirit of Ivy Awards.

The Beta Gamma Omega chapter and the Pearls of Service Foundation Kentucky awarded the first lady with the Outstanding Community Leader Award.

“I am looking forward to continuing to work with so many of you to serve our families,” said First Lady Beshear. “Today, let’s recognize that there is strength in every woman’s story and when we work together we can sore to greater heights. God bless this room, god bless the people in it and let us never forget why we were put on this earth. Thank you.”

This year’s honorees were recognized in ten different categories: business owner, outstanding educator, single mother, community leader, connector, creative & performing arts, young entrepreneur, outstanding first responder, outstanding organization and community partner.