Brenda Kay Moore​

LEAD Award – West Buechel Mayor Brenda Moore

​Ann Cline Deatherage was a lifelong public servant who served as a council member and mayor of the City of Carrollton. After her passing in February 2020, her familyand KLC established the Mayor Ann C. Deatherage LEAD Award to recognize a Kentucky mayor whose leadership demonstrates a passion for local public service and commitment to lifelong learning.

The 2023 winner, West Buechel Mayor Brenda Moore, thanked the Deatherage family and KLC for the recognition. “I had the privilege of attending many KLC events with Ann, and I cherish all those memories. She was such a lovely lady,” Mayor Moore stated. “I am honored to receive this year’s LEAD Award as I know how much continuous learning meant to Ann. It is so important that we all continue to embrace new and exciting ways to improve our cities as we work toward the same goal of improved communities and a better Kentucky.”