Several Northern Kentucky businesses and business leaders took home honors at the recent 2025 Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Business Impact Awards.
In total, 50 businesses were nominated for awards, with 10 of those finalists winning trophies. The ceremony was held on May 1 at Drees Pavilion in Devou Park.
Winners were announced in 10 categories:
- Small Business Award: Untangled Escapes Travel
- Medium Business Award: C-Forward, Inc.
- Large Business Award: Barnes Dennig
- Community Champions Award – For-profit: TENTE Casters, Inc.
- Community Champions Award – Nonprofit: 1N5
- Cool Place to Work Award: Gravity Diagnostics
- Heritage Award: ATech Training
- Start-Up Award: Current HR
- Innovation Award: MPI Consulting
- Environmental Stewardship Award: Sanitation District No. 1
“This year’s Business Impact Awards finalists have not only driven economic growth – they’ve helped shape the NKY Metro region into an exciting and welcoming place to live, work, learn, play and give back,” NKY Chamber President Brent Cooper said in a press release. “With so many outstanding nominees, narrowing it down to just 10 winners was no easy task. Each business truly exemplifies the forward thinking, dedication and spirit that keep our region economically healthy and competitive. Congratulations to this year’s winners and all of the finalists.”