Brent Cooper, NKY Chamber president and CEO, speaks at the 2024 Annual Dinner.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner will return in September, with this year’s theme centered around the United States’ 250th anniversary.

The dinner is slated for Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington.

The heart of the event will be the awards presentation, which will be presented to regional business and community leaders who’ve made an impact on the region over the past year.

Northern Kentucky Unity Award: Awarded to the OKI Regional Council of Governments for bringing Northern Kentuckians together to address regional challenges and develop collaborative solutions.

ImageMaker Award: Awarded to LINK nky for bringing national and international attention to Northern Kentucky through its achievements.

Devou Cup: Awarded to the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation for its lasting philanthropic impact on the quality of life in Northern Kentucky.

Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Northern Kentucky Economic Development Award: Awarded to Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt, retired vice president of community relations and local government affairs for Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky, for advancing economic development in Northern Kentucky.

Horizon Award: Awarded to Jason and Amy Jackman for their dedication, integrity and community leadership through significant contributions to Northern Kentucky.

Beyond award presentations, the evening marks the leadership transition for the NKY Chamber’s Board of Directors, from Jason Payne, president, CEO, and chairman of First National Bank of Williamson, to Geralyn Isler, vice president/employee benefits producer at Business Benefits, a Houchens Insurance Group Company.

Individual tickets cost $175 for NKY Chamber members and $200 for non-members, while NKYP members can attend for $150. Table sponsorships are available for $1,850, and tickets for the cocktail reception only are $100. Registration is available online by clicking here.


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