Sacred Heart Society Honors Joseph Dougherty With The 2024 Laurel Award
Sacred Heart Society members make significant investments to support the students at our four schools on Ursuline Campus. Each year, we celebrate those kind hearts and award the prestigious Laurel Award to an individual whose efforts have truly made a difference for Sacred Heart Schools.
In early October, we gathered at The Olmsted to honor our 2024 Laurel Award recipient, Joseph Dougherty, CEO of Louisville Paving Company and former SHS Trustee.
The Laurel Award, established in 2002, celebrates a member of the SHS community whose commitment and dedication to our mission are both strong and far-reaching. The Laurel Award recognizes individuals whose contributions are deeply rooted in the values of Sacred Heart, demonstrating a breadth of support that impacts every aspect of our schools. Joseph Dougherty embodies the spirit of Sacred Heart, nurturing and strengthening our community through his devotion, service, and investment in the lasting success of our students.
The laurel tree has long been a part of the Ursuline tradition and is a significant element of the Ursuline Coat of Arms. The laurel tree is strong, with deep roots, and wide branches - much like the history of Scared Heart Schools - and much like our many award winners whose impact is lasting. Thank you, Joseph Dougherty, and all our treasured supporters, for your continued gifts to Sacred Heart Schools. We are blessed beyond measure by your generous spirits and giving hearts.