LEGACY, Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati’s Young Professional Organization, have announced the 2017 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.
2016 winners
The NGLAs are made possible by the
support of the Presiding Sponsor, Northern Kentucky University’s Executive Leadership and Organization Change (“ELOC”) Masters Program.
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Claire Hudkins, Wyoming Fine Arts Center
Amanda Lukawski, The Madison Event Center
Kate Stark, Self-employed
BUSINESS/FINANCIAL/LEGAL SERVICES
Stephanie Allgeyer, Von Lehman and Company
Brent Boden, BB&T
Chrissy Dunn Dutton, Blank Rome, LLP
COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING/SALES
Molly Berrens, Spotted Yeti Media
Amanda Kladakis, Neyer Properties
Michael Monks, The River City News
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES
Andy Brunsman, Be Concerned Inc.
Mitch Haralson, Life Learning Center
Kiana Trabue, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Will Johnson, Messer Construction Company
Wes Needham, Duke Energy
Daniel Streicher, CURB development LLC
EDUCATION
Mayra Sidler Guzman, Covington Independent Public Schools
Stefanie Stubblefield, Dorothy Howell Elementary School
Julie Witten, Breakthrough Cincinnati
ENTREPRENEURIAL
Austin Dunbar, Durham Brand & Co.
Adam Koehler, Reversed Out LLC
Charlie Vance, Erigo Employer Solutions
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Elishia Chamberlain, City of Ludlow
Louis Hill, Planning and Development Services of Kenton County
Shane Noem, US Senator Mitch McConnell
MEDICAL/HEALTHCARE SERVICES/TECHNOLOGY
Bill Schult, IKOR
Beth Mockbee, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Ben Baker, Immedion
Ashlee Foltz, Cintas
Additionally, the Northern Kentucky Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation will present the 2017 Emerging Philanthropist Award to Clare Blankemeyer, The Mayerson Foundation and Impact 100. 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.
Award winners will be announced at the award ceremony on July 13th at The Madison Event Center in Covington.
To support your favorite young professional and purchase tickets to the event, register here: http://www.legacyleadership.org/event/next-generation-leader-awards-11/
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To find out more information about sponsorships, please contact Lauren Huizenga, co-chair of the Next Generation Leader Awards, at lauren.huizenga@gmail.com.
