Applications are now open for the 2023 Next Generation Leader Awards, presented by Northern Kentucky Young Professionals.
The awards honor young professionals aged 40 and under for significant accomplishments within their chosen professional field and their commitment and contributions to the community.
The awards recognize young professionals in 10 categories:
- Arts, Entertainment & Hospitality (visual/performing arts, tourism, restaurants, hotels, retail, museums, etc.)
- Education (teacher, school principal/vice principal, coach, school board member)
- Entrepreneurship (start-ups, business owners, small business incubators)
- Medical & Healthcare Services (physicians, nurses, healthcare administrators)
- Professional Services (accounting, banking, insurance, architects, commercial developers, mortgage brokers, financial planners, business development/sales, attorney, HR, real estate, etc.)
- Public Relations, Media, and Marketing (public relations, writers, government affairs, media relations, graphic designers, community relations, etc.)
- Public Service and Community-Based Organizations (nonprofit professionals, state employees, lobbyists, local government, armed services, police officer, firefighter)
- Skilled Trades (manufacturing, construction, electricians, etc.)Technology (software developer, computer systems analyst, information security analyst, data analyst, web developer)
- Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain (logistics coordinators, logistics sales representatives, drivers, operations manager, material control analyst, etc.)
Applications are due April 14. The 2023 NGLA Finalists will be announced in May. All finalists and award winners will be honored at the annual NGLA Celebration on July 20 at the Newport Aquarium.
To nominate a young professional for a Next Generation of Leader Award, visit NKYChamber.com/nglanom.