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2026 Next Generation Leader Awards (NGLAs)

November 19, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM (EST)

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The Next Generation Leader Awards (NGLAs) Celebration, hosted by Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) salutes and applauds YPs ages 40 and under for significant professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, and community impact. For over 11 years, the NGLAs have celebrated talented young leaders and the continued impact that former NGLA finalists and award recipients are making throughout the region!

This year, NKYP will also honor Dawn Denham as the 2026 NGLA Legend Award recipient, recognizing her longstanding dedication to developing the next generation of leaders and her lasting contributions to Northern Kentucky’s business and community landscape.

Congratulations to this year's finalists:

Advocacy & Government Affairs

Amy Martin, Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy

Samuel Shelton, City of Bellevue, KY

Sebastian Torres, City of Covington

Arts, Entertainment & Hospitality

Cherish Ludlow, Embassy Suites by Hilton

Katarina Noll, Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter

Rachael Parker, ArtsWave

Education

Abby Ober, Northern Kentucky University

Chris Rickels, Gateway Community & Technical College

Kara Kowalk, Fort Thomas Independent Schools

Entrepreneurship

Abbey Cummins, Everything Cincy

Chris Korba, Topshell Plumbing

Samantha Kelly, Beyond Neurodiversity

Financial Services

Brittany Bischoff, Excelsior Accounting Services

Hank Heidrich, Fifth Third Securities

Justin Vanderglas, Clark Schaefer Hackett

Media and Marketing

Arian Green, NKY AI

Stephanie Downing, St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Molly Wheeler, Prysmian

Medical & Healthcare Services

Danielle Albin, Saint Elizabeth Healthcare

Jennifer Wick, The Christ Hospital Health Network

Amanda Osborne, The Christ Hospital Health Network

Professional Services

Jimmy Beatrice, Houchens Insurance Group

Devon Greco, BE NKY Growth Partnership

Lauren Huizenga, Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc.

Public Service & Community-Based Organizations

Casey Baker-Romans, Northern Kentucky Health Department

Travis Gysegem, The Catalytic Fund

Jordan Smith, Jordan Smith Community Care Foundation

Operations & Infrastructure

Kraig Eckstein, New Riff Distilling

Philip Galeucia, Jabil

Omar El Masri, PRIME AE Group, Inc.

Event Schedule:

5:30 PM - Networking Social Hour

6:15 PM - Welcome, Presentation of 2026 NGLA Finalists and Awards, Presentation of the 2026 Legend Award

7:30 PM - Event Concludes

7:45 PM - After Party

Emcee: Jay Kruz - Media personality and in-game host for the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Location

The Carnegie

Parking: On Street

Pricing

NKYP Event Pass	$0
NKYP Registration	$40

General Admission

$50

In order to receive the NKYP rate listed above, your account must be up to date. Email kfrizzell@nkychamber.com to update if you aren't seeing it as an option when you go to register.

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Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Name: Kyle Frizzell
Phone: (859) 426-3656
Email: Kfrizzell@nkychamber.com

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2026 Next Generation Leader Awards (NGLAs)

November 19, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM (EST)

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Advocacy & Government Affairs

Arts, Entertainment & Hospitality

Education

Entrepreneurship

Financial Services

Media and Marketing

Medical & Healthcare Services

Professional Services

Public Service & Community-Based Organizations

Operations & Infrastructure

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