The Northern Kentucky Port Authority has received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council.
The award recognized the Port Authority’s website, NKYPort.org, in the Special Purpose Website category, which applies to organizations serving between 200,000 and 500,000 residents. The recognition will be presented during the IEDC’s 2025 Annual Conference, slated for Sept. 14 through 17 in Detroit.
“Our two-time award-winning website highlights the success the Northern Kentucky Port Authority has seen over the past three years,” NKY Port Executive Director Christine Russell said in a news release. “From construction of the OneNKY Center and SparkHaus to supporting repairs for the Purple People Bridge, NKYPort.org showcases our impact on the region while keeping the community informed about exciting projects in the works.”
The Port Authority is overseen by BE NKY Growth Partnership and funded through the Build + Elevate NKY investor campaign. Its key projects include the OneNKY Center, which will host 10 Northern Kentucky growth organizations, and SparkHaus, a new space for innovation and entrepreneurship. Both are set to open in September.
The IEDC annually honors economic development organizations, government entities, and initiatives for projects that demonstrate measurable impact in their communities.