KY811 2026 Safety Connection PSC Scholarship Form

2026 Safety Connection Kentucky
PSC Scholarship Application

Important: Scholarship recipients will be registered for Safety Connection by Kentucky 811. Please wait until scholarship decisions have been finalized before registering. Registration fees paid prior to scholarship approval cannot be reimbursed.

In its commitment to providing access to training and public outreach, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is proud to sponsor registration scholarships for the 2026 Safety Connection, which takes place October 20-22, 2026, in Lexington. The PSC will offer complimentary registration awards to a select number of scholarship recipients. At the Connection, scholarship recipients will expect a full lineup of educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities.

The deadline to submit an application is August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the PSC scholarship:

Must work in the state of Kentucky
Must work in or adjacent to the damage prevention, excavation or utility industries – this includes contractors, locators, people employed or contracted by utility companies, regulation, local governance and any related organizations
Must agree to attend the Safety Connection in its entirety if selected

Priority will be granted to first-time Connection attendees and first-time applicants. Any remaining scholarships will be awarded to returning attendees/applicants once all qualified first-time attendees/applicants have received a scholarship.

Application Procedure

Applications must complete the KY Safety Connection PSC Scholarship application electronically by filling out the fields below. Scholarship recipients will be automatically registered to attend. Recipients must make their own lodging and travel accommodations. If you're unable to attend or want to decline your scholarship, please email psc.dmgprevention@ky.gov no later than October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Recipient Responsibilities

All recipients of the PSC scholarship agree to attend the entire 2026 Safety Connection (October 20-22, 2026), including the Welcome Reception on Tuesday, October 20 from 5:00–9:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Castle (transportation provided from the Hilton Lexington/Downtown). The PSC scholarship covers the cost of admittance to the 2026 Safety Connection and its networking events (meals and beverages throughout). Recipients will be responsible for all travel expenses, including lodging, associated with attending the Safety Connection.

If a selected recipient fails to attend the Safety Connection without proper notice, they will be responsible for repaying the full registration fee ($300). The criteria for proper notice is at the discretion of the KY PSC. Notice of inability to attend must be provided to Brandon Bruner, director, PSC Division of Inspections, at psc.dmgprevention@ky.gov no later than October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

PSC Scholarship
Application

Name

First NameLast Name

Job Title or Role

Organization/Company

Current Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Direct Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

How many years of excavation or damage prevention industry experience do you have? (This can include any type of damage prevention, excavation or utility-related work, such as on-site excavation, locating, locate request submission, planning, utility work, regulation, etc.)

Have you attended a Safety Connection - formerly the Kentucky 811 Summit - in the past?

If yes, what year did you attend?

What utility or stakeholder group are you associated with? Select as many as necessary.

Are you a Kentucky 811 member?

If selected, will you be attending a FREE NULCA Certified Locate Training during the Safety Connection? (Limited Spots Available!)

I understand and consent to the collection, storage, and processing of my personal data for event management, administrative, and marketing purposes by the event organizers and sponsors.

I grant the event organizer the right to film, photograph, or capture my likeness during the conference and networking events and use this media for promotional or educational purposes without compensation.

I assume all risks associated with attending this event & waive all claims against the event organizer or its affiliates. I agree to maintain a respectful environment free from harassment, bullying, or discrimination.

If selected, do you agree to disperse the knowledge you will gain at the Safety Connection back to your organization and coworkers?

If selected, do you agree to attend the 2026 Safety Connection in Lexington, Kentucky, October 20–22, 2026, in its entirety?

If selected, do you understand that you will be responsible for all travel expenses outside of the Connection registration fee?

Data Collection & Use Agreement

Visual Media Agreement

Safety Agreement