Rudy Ruettiger speaking to the crowd during breakfast

Master of Ceremonies Aaron Taylor, with Rudy Ruettiger and Event Chairman Peter Murphy, prior to announcing the winner

Inaugural Rudy Award Winner Terry Clayton receiving The Award from Rudy and Peter Murphy

Rudy, Terry and Peter

Terry with his new Rudy Award

Terry giving his acceptance speech through a sign language interpreter

Christine Ingram accepting scholarship check for her son, Joey Stutson

Finalist Robenson Jean accepting his plaque from Rudy

Finalist Keegan Herring accepting his plaque from Peter Murphy

Aaron Taylor with Christine Ingram

All Finalists with their awards, posing with Rudy, Aaron Taylor and Peter Murphy

University of Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks with Terry and Rudy

Selection Committee members Dick Tomey, Fisher DeBerry, Chuck Knox and Peter Murphy with Rudy and Aaron Taylor

Rudy, Terry and Rocky Brandonisio with the Rudy Award and scholarship check

Rudy presenting scholarship check to Keegan Herring