Charlie Moore, who formerly served as a judge in Kentucky’s 54th District Court, which covers Gallatin and Boone counties, will be honored as the Covington Education Foundation‘s Person of the Year in June.
The foundation funds scholarships and other financial aid for students at Holmes High School in Covington.
“I am just honored and thankful for my family and friends,” Moore said in a press release. “We tell the same stories, but the fish get a little bigger and golf scores get a little lower. I’ve just been so blessed.”
Moore graduated from Holmes High School in 1970 and earned a law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 1980. He worked in private practice and was appointed to the district court by former Gov. Wallace Wilkinson. He served on the court for 28 years before retiring in 2019.
He also served as a guest lecturer on domestic violence for the Kentucky Bar Association and was appointed in 2008 as a special judge for the Northern Kentucky Regional Mental Health Court. Additionally, he was a member of the Boone County Planning Commission from 1987 to 1989 and served as domestic relations commissioner and special trial commissioner for Boone Circuit Court from 1988 to 1990. He is still active in the Holmes Alumni Association.
“I am quite honored by this recognition; I don’t feel nearly worthy, but I will do my best,” Moore said. “I am thankful. I am going to try to make all my friends and family proud of this award.”
The foundation’s gala will take place on June 18, 2026. It will coincide with the 200th anniversary of public education in Covington.
“We are marking history as we celebrate one of the finest individuals to ever emerge from Covington schools,” said Dan Francis, foundation president. “As we honor this significant 200-year milestone, we invite our entire alumni community to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.”
To learn more, purchase tickets, or get information about sponsorship opportunities for the gala, contact Janice Krumwiede at (859)392-1034 or at janice.krumweide@covington.kyschools.us.