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2024 Next Generation Leader Awards (NGLAs)
Thursday, July 11, 2024 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM) (EDT)
Description
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 10 years, the NGLAs have celebrated talented young leaders and the continued impact that former NGLA Finalists and award recipients are making throughout the region!
In addition to recognizing this year's NGLA recipients, Chad Bilz Executive Vice President of Houchens Insurance Group will be honored as the 2024 NKYP Legend Award recipient. The NKYP Legend Award is given to a community leader who has continued to inspire leadership and career success among young professionals throughout their careers.
Congratulations to this year's finalists listed below.
Finalist by Categories:
Arts Entertainment & Hospitality
Evin Blomberg - Musician, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Evan Gidley - Executive Director, Summermusik
Gina Washington - Corporate Sales Manager, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Education
Paige Noday - Secondary Business Education Teacher and Volleyball Coach with Boone County School District
Christopher Rickels - Dean of Business, IT, and Professional Studies, Gateway Community & Technical College
Zac Strobl - Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Northern Kentucky University
Entrepreneurship
Paul Ehlinger - Founder/CEO, Flamel AI, Inc.
Candace Gasper - Owner/Founder, Digital Candy
Hannah Meredith - Senior Manager of Strategic Innovation, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Medical Health Services
Andrew Anderson - Assistant Vice President of Primary Care Operations, St. Elizabeth Physicians
Stephanie Bonfilio - Oncology Navigation Manager, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Poornima Gopalan - Clinical Research Associate II, CTI Clinical Trials and Consulting Services, INC
Professional Services
Tyler Blau - Tax Senior Manager, Deloitte Tax LLP
Angela Hagedorn - Vice President, Commercial Lender, Heritage Bank
Ashley Sexton - Owner/Attorney, Sexton Law
Public Relations, Media, and Marketing
Austin Dunbar - Durham Brand & Co
Meghan Goth - Executive Editor, LINK Media
Jeremy Schrand - Senior Manager, Creative Services, CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting
Public Service and Community-Based Organizations
Samantha Mosby - Executive Director (Campbell County Branch), YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Lindsey Rechtin - President/CEO, Northern Kentucky Water District
Allyn Reinecke - Community Services Manager, Campbell County Fiscal Court
Skilled Trades
Nick Bourquein - Owner/Manager, Laconia Woodworks
Brad Seiter - Regional Implementation Manager, Duke Energy
Jason Strunk - Owner & Managing Director, Grain Design Flooring
Event Schedule:
5:30 - 6:15 PM Networking
6:15 - 7 PM Program
7:00 - 7:30 PM Networking
7:45 PM Afterparty
Emcee - Ashley Dawn from B105
NKYP Registration | $40 |
General Admission | $50 |
NKYP Event Pass | $0 |
700 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011 United States