Description

The Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards (OWNK) celebrate women who have been recognized for blazing trails, opening doors, demonstrating leadership in their homes, their professions, their communities, and the region. They exemplify notable achievement, outstanding service in their professions or to the NKY community, the qualities of personal integrity, perseverance, leadership and represent the region’s diversity and extraordinary accomplishments. For a full history and list of past honorees, click HERE.

Event Schedule:

11:00 AM - Doors Open

11:45 AM - Welcome from the Chair/Lunch Service

12:00PM - Program Begins

1:00 PM - Program Ends

1:30 PM - Event Concludes

2025 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees:

Outstanding Women of NKY Honorees

• Jane Herms, President and CEO, Family Nurturing Center
• Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO, meetNKY
• Melissa Lutz, FSMPS, CPSM, Principal, Champlin Architecture
• Natalie Ruppert, Career Services Division Manager, Kenton County Public Library

Judith Clabes Lifetime Achievement Honoree

• Mackey McNeill, Founder/CEO, MACKEY and The Prosperity People

Helen Carroll Champion of Education Honoree

• Sister Marla Monahan, Vicar for Religious, Sisters of Notre Dame

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Henrietta Cleveland Inspiring Women Honoree

• Debbie Simpson, retired, President, Multi-Craft

Nancy Janes Boothe Scholarship Recipient

• Amy Carder, Student, Gateway Community & Technical College
• Carolann Ashcraft, Student, Northern Kentucky University
• Claire Veirs, Student, Thomas More University

Sponsorship Opportunities: Please contact dmcglade@nkychamber.com if you are interested in any of the opportunities below

Video Sponsor - Sponsor videos that highlight the contributions each honoree has made to the region.

• $2000 Member Rate / $2500 Future Member Rate
• Company logo on print and digital materials promoting the event
• Recognition from podium during program
• Company ad in the event program booklet
• Three complimentary admissions to the event

Event Sponsor - Sponsor a rememberable awards celebration for attendees and guests of the OWNK honorees.

• $1500 Member Rate / $2000 Future Member Rate
• Company logo on print and digital materials promoting the event
• Recognition from podium during program
• Company ad in the event program booklet
• One reserved table of 10 with company logo

Corporate Table Sponsor - Become a Corporate Table Sponsor to show your company's support of the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky.

• $1000 Member Rate / $1200 Future Member Rate
• Company name featured in the event program booklet
• Company name on screens during the event
• One reserved table of ten with company logo