Limited Power of Attorney for Section 16 and Rule 144 Reporting Obligations

David L. Hardy, a director of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., has appointed Vycki Seigle and Nathan Berger as his attorneys-in-fact to handle his Section 16 and Rule 144 reporting obligations. This includes executing and filing Forms 3, 4, 5, and 144 with the SEC, obtaining necessary information from third parties, and taking any other actions deemed beneficial or legally required. The power of attorney remains in effect until Hardy is no longer required to file these forms or until he revokes it in writing.