1 week Ago By Maggy McDonel
Please join us for Northern Kentucky’s Biggest Night, the NKY Chamber 2024 Annual Dinner. We are “55 and Thriving” as we take a look at past accomplishments, current growth and future projects as well as celebrate all of the award winners. Event Schedule at the NKY Convention Center: 5:00pm – 6:30pm Cocktail Reception 6:30pm – 8:30pm Dinner and Award Presentation/Program 8:30pm – 10:30pm After Party at the NKY Convention Center The following awards will be presented: The Walter R.
Dunlevy/Frontiersman Award, Sponsored by NKU & NKU Foundation 2024 recipient: Kris Knochelmann, Kenton County Judge/Executive and co-owner of Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating and Air Established in 1968, this award recognizes an individual with a lifelong history of outstanding service to the Northern Kentucky community, exhibits outstanding service to their profession or industry and exemplifies the highest standards of personal integrity and family responsibility. The Walter L. Pieschel (MVP) Award, Sponsored by Humana 2024 recipient: Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt, Vice President of Community Relations, Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky This award is named in memory of the NKY Chamber’s first volunteer leader and recognizes an individual NKY Chamber member who has provided outstanding volunteer service to the NKY Chamber as a committee member, committee chair or in any other special capacity during the past 12 months.
The Northern Kentucky Unity Award, Sponsored by PNC Bank 2024 recipient: Senator Chris McDaniel, Kentucky State Senate and President, McD Concrete Enterprises, LLC This award is presented to individuals or a company that has shown leadership in bringing Northern Kentuckians together to address and solve common challenges and issues, and who has shown leadership in seeking regional solutions to Northern Kentucky’s challenges. Inclusive Excellence Award, Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare 2024 recipient: Kenneth Webb, Vice President, Senior Regional CRA Community Development Officer for Northern Kentucky and Ohio, Republic Bank This award is presented to an individual or organization who has led the way in advancing work in the diversity, equity and inclusion space and has had a significant influence on regional efforts.
Devou Cup, Presented by The Greater Cincinnati Foundation 2024 recipient: Suits That Rock The Northern Kentucky Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation created this award to honor the generosity of individuals who make a profound difference in the quality of community life in Northern Kentucky, now and into the future. Wm. T.
(Bill) Robinson III Northern Kentucky Economic Development Award, Presented by BE NKY Growth Partnership 2024 recipient: Candace McGraw, CEO, CVG International Airport This award is presented annually to the individual, entity, company, or organization demonstrating significant advancement of economic development efforts in Northern Kentucky. The Horizon Award, Presented by Horizon Community Funds 2024 recipient: Tim Hanner, retired President and CEO, EducateNKY This award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of an individual who exemplifies dedication, integrity, and honorable service to Northern Kentucky through community leadership. Recipients are individuals who have devoted their time, talents, and expertise to serve the public good, and who have made significant, demonstrable, and direct contributions to our community’s well-being.
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