RECAP: 5th Annual Chefs Giving Event | Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club

5th Annual

Chefs Giving Event

Title Sponsor: South Central Bank

A Spooktacular Night of Giving: Recapping our 5th Annual Chefs Giving: Bites & Frights!

WHAT. A. NIGHT! We welcomed supporters, sponsors, chefs, and community partners for our 5th Annual Chefs Giving: Bites & Frights, and the event was an incredible success. The night was filled with creative food, festive Halloween fun, and a shared commitment to helping our Club kids and teens. This evening showcased the very best of what happens when a community comes together to support the next generation of leaders, innovators and problem solvers.

Our guests enjoyed an unforgettable experience as talented chef teams served up an impressive variety of delicious bites while competing with creativity, flair and plenty of fang-tastic Halloween spirit. We saw imaginative costumes (from both chef teams and guests) to beautifully decorated tables and mouthwatering dishes. Every single one of our chef teams brought the energy and passion that helps make this event truly one-of-a-kind.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our Title Sponsor, South Central Bank, whose support helped make this event possible. We are also deeply thankful for our corporate sponsors, including: Cargill, Marcus W. Bosley & Associates, ATMOS Energy, Moore Automotive Team, Owensboro Racing & Gaming and Lark Electric.

A special thank you goes to all of our incredible chef teams. Your willingness to donate your time, talent, and creativity transformed this event into a memorable celebration of food, fun, and philanthropy. The care and enthusiasm you brought to every detail did not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for your commitment to helping build Great Futures. We are equally thankful for every guest who attended, sampled dishes, cheered on their favorite teams, and supported our mission. Your generosity directly impacts the young people we serve and helps create life-changing opportunities throughout the year.

The festivities began even before the main event with a fantastic Chefs Pre-Party hosted by Owensboro Racing & Gaming. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and for helping kick off the celebration in such a fun and memorable way.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who showed up for Club kids and teens. Because of your support, we can continue providing a safe, positive environment where young people can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Together, we didn’t just celebrate great food and friendly competition. We strengthened our community and invested in brighter futures for the next generation.

Thank you for making the 5th Annual Chefs Giving: Bites & Frights a hauntingly good success. We can’t wait to see you next year! Congrats to our 2026 Winners:

Top Chef, Mr. Jerry Maggard and our honorable mention Mr. Richard House
Our best decorated table: Aimee Newberry & Susan Morris
Our best costume: Jakob Powers & Kim Powers as Jumanji