The Northern Kentucky Young Professionals announced the finalists for the Next Generation Leader award on Friday.
“These impressive individuals have been selected by a panel of community leaders from applications submitted by young professionals across the region,” according to a news release from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
The awards recognize young professionals under 40 for significant professional accomplishments within their chosen professional field and their commitment and contributions to the community.
“The Next Generation Leader Awards are a fantastic opportunity to highlight the incredible impact that young professionals are making in our region every day,” said Jimmy Beatrice, benefits advisor at Business Benefits, Inc. and chair of Northern Kentucky Yong Professionals. “Year after year, this event honors and celebrates the multitude of talent that we have right here in Northern Kentucky and serves as a reminder that we are in good hands with the next generation of local leaders.”
Finalists represent young professionals in eight categories based on their primary job responsibilities across several industries. Applications were scored by a panel of 16 judges comprised of industry and community leaders.
The three highest-scored applications in each category are recognized as finalists, and the top score will be honored as the category winner.
Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony on July 11 at the Madison Event Center in Covington from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $50. Get more information here.
LINK nky Executive Editor Meghan Goth is a finalist in the public relations, media and marketing category.
Here is a full list of the nominees:
Arts, Entertainment & Hospitality
Evin Blomberg, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Evan Gidley, Summermusik
Gina Washington, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Education
Paige Noday, Boone County School District
Christopher Rickels, Gateway Community & Technical College
Zac Strobl, Northern Kentucky University
Entrepreneurship
Paul Ehlinger, Flamel AI, Inc.
Candace Gasper, Digital Candy
Hannah Meredith, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Medical & Healthcare Services
Andrew Anderson, St. Elizabeth Physicians
Stephanie Bonfilio, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Poornima Gopalan, CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services, Inc.
Professional Services
Tyler Blau, Deloitte Tax LLP
Angela Hagedorn, Heritage Bank
Ashley Sexton, Sexton Law
Public Relations, Media and Marketing
Austin Dunbar, Durham Brand & Co.
Meghan Goth, LINK Media
Jeremy Schrand, CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting
Public Service and Community Based Organizations
Samantha Mosby, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Lindsey Rechtin, Northern Kentucky Water District
Allyn Reinecke, Campbell County Fiscal Court
Trade & Technology
Nick Bourquein, Laconia Woodworks
Brad Seiter, Duke Energy
Jason Strunk, Grain Design Flooring
Legend Award Winner
Chad Bilz, Houchens Insurance Group