The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky announced the winners of its annual Horizon Nonprofit Awards.
Each year, Horizon presents awards to outstanding executives, staff members, board leaders, volunteers and emerging professionals across Northern Kentucky’s nonprofit sector.
The 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Award winners are:
- Executive of the Year (Large Organization): Andy Brunsman of Be Concerned
- Executive of the Year (Small Organization): Bruce Kintner of Samaritan Car Care Clinic
- Staff Member of the Year: Wendy Lemen of LifeSciKY
- Board Member of the Year: Jackie Hirt of Easterseals Redwood
- Volunteer of the Year: Craig Gliva of Big Brothers Big Sisters
- NextGen Leader Award: Rachael Parker of ArtsWave and meetNKY
“These honorees represent the very best of Northern Kentucky’s nonprofit community,” CEO of Horizon Community Foundation Nancy Grayson said in a news release. “Their leadership, compassion, and commitment inspire others and strengthen the organizations that serve our region every day. We are honored to celebrate their
achievements and the incredible impact they have on our community.”
Horizon Community Foundation will celebrate this year’s award recipients at the annual Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon, which takes place on September 29th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center. To purchase tickets, click here.
