Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) announce the 2019 Next Generation Leader Award (NGLA) finalists to be honored at the Newport Aquarium July 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. It is the awards 10th year.
The NGLAs salute and applaud young professionals under the age of 40 for significant professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, and community impact.
The finalists for 2019 are:
Last year’s winners
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION
Jacob Brooks, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Kirby Neumann, Cincinnati Art Museum
Justin Otto, Newport on the Levee
BUSINESS, FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES
Keith Carlson, VonLehman
Garry Horton, Gilman Partners
David Kay, PNC
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & SALES
Tess Brown, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Ryan Campbell, Cincinnati Bell
Suzanne Murray, Pure Romance
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SOCIAL SERVICES
Danielle Armine, Welcome House
Kim Harp, REDI
Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, Turner Construction
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
Bill Bradford, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Tom Haggard, Brighton Center
Amanda Klare, Beechwood Independent Schools
ENTREPRENEURIAL
Mavis Linnemann, The Delish Dish and Made by Mavis
Peeyush Shrivastava, Genetesis
Stephen Williams, Bouquet Restaurant
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Kristin Baldwin, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Laura Brinson, Northern Kentucky Health Department
Kevin Donnelly, REDI
MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Emma Schmidt, Emma Schmidt & Associates
Brittany Sorrell, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Murphy Stephens, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
TECHNOLOGY, MANUFACTURING & DESIGN
Mike Grout, C-Forward
Miranda Sheeks, CTI
Chad Summe, Quotient Technology
In addition to the NGLAs, NKYP will reveal the winners of two additional awards:
2019 NKYP Legend Award: The NKYP Legend Award is presented to an individual that was an active young professional leader with Legacy/NKYP, and who has continued to inspire leadership and career success after their participation.
2019 Emerging Philanthropist Award: Presented by the Northern Kentucky Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, this award recognizes a young philanthropic leader, 40 years or younger, who demonstrates a passionate desire to give back and make Greater Cincinnati a more vibrant, prosperous region. The recipient gives generously of his or her time, experience, and resources for the benefit of our community – and inspires others to do the same.
All award winners will be announced during the NGLAs celebration at Newport Aquarium (1 Levee Way, Newport) on Thursday, July 18. Tickets to the event, 5:30–7:30 p.m., are $40 each, $35 for NKYP Passport Holders, and are available online.
For information regarding the NGLAs or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Amanda Johannemann at ajohannemann@nkychamber.com.
Current sponsors of the NGLAs include Duke Energy, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, First Financial Bank, and Newport Aquarium.
