The Northern Kentucky Young Professionals announced that Kenton County Community Development Manager Josh Wice will receive the Legend Award at their 2023 Next Generation Leader Awards.
The Legend Award is presented to an individual “that has continued to inspire leadership and career success among young professionals,” according to the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Wice is a native of Northern Kentucky and a graduate of Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More. He is the first community development leader for Kenton County Planning and Development Services department.
Previously, he served as director of Business and Community Development for the City of Florence, vice president for Strategic Initiatives and Investor Relations for REDI Cincinnati. He then returned to Florence where he served as its city administrative officer for two years.
“I am very honored to receive this recognition from the Northern Kentucky Young Professionals,” Wice said. “I look back at my ability to serve our region through LEGACY as one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in my life to date. I would encourage those just starting their careers to remain committed to our region and urge nothing less than excellence and results in the organizations you’re involved in. Being able to help build the organizational structures and boost the potential for our region to grow is something I am grateful for.”
The awards are at the Newport Aquarium on Thursday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost of attendance is $50. A discounted rate of $40 is available for members of the Young Professionals.