(LOUISVILLE, Ky. - July 5, 2005) As part of its long-standing commitment to education, the LG&E Energy Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 outstanding high school graduates.

Each student, whose parents are employees of LG&E Energy or its subsidiaries, will receive annual scholarships of $1,200 to be used toward college expenses.

"The Foundation's scholarship program reinforces our belief that education is the key to success and this program is one way in which we can help ensure that qualified individuals receive a jump-start on a successful future," said Chip Keeling, Vice President of Communications, LG&E Energy. "We wish all of the recipients luck as they enter a new and exciting period in their development."

Scholarship committee members, made up of independent judges outside of LG&E Energy, selected the recipients based on academic skills, school and community activities, leadership abilities, and work experience. Scholarships are renewed each year, as long as the student continues to meet eligibility requirements.

2005 LG&E Energy Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Brittany Beach - Carroll County High (Carrollton)
Zachary Brian - Bullitt Central (Shepherdsville)
Allison Dudley - Borden High School (Jeffersonville)
Brittany Herndon - Pleasure Ridge Park (Louisville)
Jolee Holderman - Floyd Central (Floyds Knobs)
Caroline Jones - Owensboro Catholic High School (Owensboro)
Kimberly Leake - Ballard High School (Louisville)
Sarah Phaup - University Heights Academy (Hopkinsville)
Jessica Tooley - Dunbar (Lexington)
Adam Gray - Harrodsburg High School (Harrodsburg)



Founded in 1994, the LG&E Energy Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of LG&E Energy that presents grants to organizations that are located in the company's service area.