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Dollhouse Daycare receives SBDC Pacesetter Award

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Kentucky District Office of the Small Business Administration hosted the annual Kentucky Celebrates Small Business event at the Central Bank Center on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The event recognized high-performing small business owners from across Kentucky, including Dollhouse Daycare of Columbia, a 2026 Kentucky SBDC Pacesetter Award winner. Owner Audreanna Bradshaw has worked alongside Kentucky SBDC Business Coach Dr. Kyle Mann to purchase and grow a childcare business that serves families in the Columbia community.

"Kentucky's entrepreneurs continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, innovation and leadership. Small businesses are the foundation of communities across the Commonwealth, and we are proud to celebrate the outstanding business owners who continue to create jobs, strengthen local economies and inspire future entrepreneurs," said Kristina Joyce, Kentucky SBDC state director.


"It is an honor to recognize these exceptional small business leaders and advocates from across Kentucky," said Robert Coffey, SBA Kentucky district director. "Their commitment to innovation, service and growth exemplifies the impact small businesses have on our communities and economy."

Video: Dollhouse Daycare of Columbia - 2026 Kentucky SBDC Pacesetter



The 2026 Small Business Administration award winners include:
  • Kentucky Small Business of the Year - John Harnage, Kentucky Thermal Institute
  • Kentucky Rural Small Business of the Year - James Turner Altman, Altman Eye Center
  • Kentucky Veteran Small Business of the Year - Amber Damos, Life Force Wellness Center
  • Kentucky Small Business Advocate of the Year - Cynthia Lee-Stewart, Cyn Lee Sales
  • Kentucky Financial Services Advocate of the Year xAD- Robert Lewis Watson, Jr., Community Trust Bank, Inc.
  • Kentucky Women-Owned Small Business of the Year xAD- Shonda Durham, Head Spa of London
  • Kentucky Small Business Media of the Year xAD- Martina Barksdale, VisitLEX
2026 Kentucky SBDC Pacesetter Award winners include:
  • American Bluegrass Marble - owners Kim Heinzen and Louisa Lewandowski, Louisville
  • Bellaire Animal Medical Center - owner Dr. Loyde Jolly, Nicholasville
  • BK Plumbing Supply - owner John Burgin, Louisville
  • Danville Bike and Footwear - owner Christian Polley, Danville
  • Defying Dementia, LLC - owner Jenny Jacobs, Bowling Green
  • Dollhouse Daycare of Columbia - owner Audreanna Bradshaw, Columbia
  • Lollipop Kidz Child Care Center - owner Tanya and Michael Moore, Beattyville
  • McCauley Egg Company - owner Jesse and Leslie McCauley, Mt. Vernon
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes - owner Melanie Leach, Lexington
  • Peaberry Coffee - owner Markus Ellegood, Paducah
  • Playground Abode - owner Kristen O'Meally, Louisville
  • The Golf Emporium - owners Jason Cox and Tracy Naylor, Owensboro
For more information about the Kentucky SBDC Pacesetter Award or the Kentucky Celebrates Small Business event, please visit the Kentucky Small Business Development Center website at www.kentuckysbdc.com.


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Dollhouse Daycare receives SBDC Pacesetter Award



2026-05-17 - Lexington, KY - Photo courtesy SBA Kentucky.
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center recognized high-performing small business owners from across Kentucky at the annual Kentucky Celebrates Small Business event in Lexington on May 13, 2026, including Dollhouse Daycare of Columbia, which received a 2026 Pacesetter Award.

Picured are: Robert Coffey, SBA Kentucky district director, Audreanna Bradshaw, Dollhouse Daycare of Columbia owner, Dr. Kyle Mann, Kentucky SBDC business coach and Kristina Joyce, Kentucky SBDC state director.

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