Established in 2017, the Kenton County Pioneer Award recognizes four living residents of Kenton County who have a record of outstanding service to the community and exemplify the highest standards of personal integrity. The Pioneer Award honors those who demonstrate servant leadership combined with awareness of the needs of our fellow residents.
Each year a call to the public to nominate deserving candidates will be made, with a nomination deadline set for January 1st. A committee, composed of the members of the Kenton County Ethics Commission, will review the nominations, identify four deserving individuals, and forward their names to the Kenton County Fiscal Court for consideration.
Once approved, the pictures of the four honorees, along with a description of their contributions to the community, shall be prominently displayed in the Kenton County Administration Building until the next class of Kenton County Pioneers is identified. The four Kenton County Pioneers will also be recognized in print for their accomplishments.
Pioneer Award Winners from 2018 include Ralph Drees, Mer Grayson, Robert Hoffer, Kim Kitchen, and Ed Schroeder.
Nominations can be made on the Kenton County website. Current elected officials are not eligible for recognition.
