The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its Business Impact Awards to be presented on March 27 at the Drees Pavillion in Devou Park.
The event, presented by Huntington Bank, will run from 4–6 p.m.
The Business Impact Awards recognize businesses — small and large, new and long-standing — which are impacting the Northern Kentucky community through innovation, creativity, strong business practices, and leadership. It is a celebration of success and a way to showcase the strength of the Northern Kentucky business community. Five finalists were selected from each of the nine Business Impact Award categories. More than 190 applications were received.
Last year’s award program
“We have a lot of businesses in our region that are doing innovative, creative things for both employees and customers,” said Lynn Abeln, Vice President, Membership-Sponsorship Sales. “Being recognized as a Business Impact Award finalist puts these businesses in the spotlight and highlights how they are helping to make Northern Kentucky a great place to live, work and play.”
The 2019 Business Impact Awards finalists are:
Small (1-10), Medium (11-50), Large (over 50) Business Award:Recognizes companies that are industry leaders in their respective markets and represent NKY to the broader region by providing outstanding goods or services.
Small Business:
• AquiSense Technologies
• Campbell County Drug Free Alliance Incorporated
• Core Consulting Group
• Focus On Success
• The Carnegie
Medium Business
• City Wide Maintenance of Cincinnati/Dayton
• Furlong Building
• Intrinzic
• strategic HR inc.
• Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, Inc
Large Business
• Answers in Genesis
• CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting
• Dorman Products
• Notre Dame Academy
• TiER1 Performance Solutions
Community Champions Award: Recognizes a business that not only engages and gives back to the community, but values a strong diverse and inclusive workforce as part of the culture and values of the organization.
• Brighton Center, Inc.
• Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky
• Cincinnati Business Courier
• Fidelity Investments
• Perfetti Van Melle
Cool Place to Work Award: Recognizes a business that is a fun place to work that impacts the level of growth.
• Hub+Weber Architects
• Jolly Enterprises
• KLH Engineers
• Scooter Media
• TRAK Group
Heritage Award: Recognizes a business that has shown consistent stability and has been an economic contributor to the Northern Kentucky community.
(Must have been in business longer than 25 years)
• Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home
• MPI Consulting
• Rudler PSC
• Verst Logistics
• Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, Inc
Start-Up Award: Recognizes a business that has shown proven growth and demonstrate sustainability. (Must have been in operation for at least one year but less than five)
• Apex Sports
• iReportSource
• Kate’s Catering and Personal Chef Services
• reSettled Life LLC
• Zid Zid Kids
Innovation Award: Recognizes a business that has inspired and delivered new thinking in the marketplace.
• BIRCUS Brewing Co.
• Freestore Foodbank
• Master Provisions
• Rosedale Green
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Business Growth Award: Recognizes a company that has shown the greatest success in revenue growth over the past three years. (Selection is based on revenue growth)
• Allie’s Walkabout
• BOOGEY INC.
• Complete Forklift Repair, LLC
• Disinfecting For You, Inc.
• Divisions Maintenance Group
Finalists will be recognized and winners will be announced during the event. The cost to attend the Business Impact Awards is $40. Tickets can be purchased online at NKYChamber.com/events. Individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact Diana McGlade at 859-578-6381.
The Business Impact Awards are presented by Huntington Bank. Award Sponsors include Cushman & Wakefield, Global Business Solutions (GBS), Strauss Troy, VonLehman, and Reception Sponsor Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
