The theme of this year’s Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce dinner is “Moving Together as One.”
Scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, the dinner will celebrate the past year’s successes, look to the future, and honor the people and organizations moving the region forward.
The event will start with a networking cocktail reception, followed by a buffet dinner and the awards program which kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
Individual registration is $125. A table of 10 is $1,200 through Sept. 8. Registration is available for the cocktail reception only for $70. The Young Professionals rate for individual registration is $110 and is $60 for the cocktail reception only. Registration is available online at NKYChamber.com/AnnualDinner.
“Progress in our region happens when we work together as one. That is why ‘Moving Forward as One’ is the perfect theme for the evening. Every honoree helped improve collaboration, contributed to our economy, and strengthened this community we call home,” NKY Chamber President and CEO Brent Cooper said in a press release. “They continue to make the NKY Metro a wonderful place to live, work, play, learn and give back.”
These awards will be presented to the individuals and organizations that are making an impact in Northern Kentucky:
The Walter R. Dunlevy/Frontiersman Award
2023 recipient: David Heidrich, CEO of Zalla Companies and founder and fund manager of NKY Growth Fund
“Established in 1968, this award recognizes an individual who has 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
2023 recipient: Pat Crowley, founding partner of strategic advisers LLC
“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
2023 recipient: OneNKY Alliance
“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
2023 recipient: Life Learning Center
“This new award is presented to individuals or organizations who have 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
2023 recipient: Mike Hammons, vice president of advocacy for Learning Grove
“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
2023 recipient: Paul Hemmer, Jr., CEO of Paul Hemmer Company
“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
2023 recipients: Tony and Amy Milburn
“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.”