LEGACY, an organization serving young professionals in northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, is pleased to announce the 2018 Next Generation Leader Award finalists.
The Next Generation Leader Awards (“NGLAs”) are designed to salute the region’s young professionals under the age of 40 for significant accomplishments in their chosen professional field, demonstrated leadership, as well as their contribution to the community.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION
Katelyn C. Banks, Kate’s Catering & Personal Chef Services
Kimberly Best, The Carnegie
Christie Rogers, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Holly Mazzocca, Bartlett Wealth Management
Ryan Piper, Stett Transportation
Emerald Sparks, Emerald Sparks LTD
Bob Whelan, Core Risk Services
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & SALES
Drew Boehmker, Scooter Media
Tess Brown, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Rachel Stydnicki, American Heart Association
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES
Talia Frye, Brighton Center, Inc.
Dr. Angelica Hardee, The Health Collaborative
Amanda Peters, NKADD
EDUCATION
Keith Lanser, Mount St. Joseph University
Ashley McClure, Covington Partners
Dannie Moore, Northern Kentucky University
ENTREPRENEURIAL
Kate Moeves, 501 Salon
Andrea Siefring-Robbins, Urban Stead Cheese
JB Woodruff, KY Innovation Network/UpTech
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Jessica Fette, City of Erlanger
Aftab Pureval, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts
Susan Topmiller, Kenton County Attorney’s Office
LEGAL SERVICES
Sarah Billiter Cameron, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Alyse Hoffer, Frost Brown Todd LLC
Liz Reeder, Strauss Troy Co., LPA
MEDICAL/HEALTHCARE SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY
Laura Capannari, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Brittany Cress, Mubea
Jon Hunley, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
In addition to the NGLAs, LEGACY will present two additional awards:
Legacy Legend Award: The LEGACY Legend Award is presented to a previous member of LEGACY who has continued to inspire leadership and career success after participation in the organization.
Legacy Impact Award: The LEGACY Impact Award is awarded to a member of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky executive community who has positively influenced the work of young professionals.
Lastly, The Northern Kentucky Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation will present the 2018 Emerging Philanthropist Award. This award recognizes a young philanthropic leader who demonstrates a passionate desire to give back and make Greater Cincinnati a more vibrant, prosperous region where everyone can thrive – and inspires others to do the same.
All award winners will be announced during the Next Generation Leader Awards dinner at The Madison Event Center in Covington, KY on July 19, Tickets to the event, which runs from 6 pm – 9 pm, are $50 each, and are available online.
For information regarding the NGLAs or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Lauren Huizenga, co-chair of the Next Generation Leader Awards, (lauren.huizenga@gmail.com) or Evan Katt (evan.katt@gmail.com).
Sponsors of the Next Generation Leader Awards are BB&T, Bartlett Wealth Management, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and The Northern Kentucky Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
