Description

The Business Impact Awards are a celebration of the success and strength of our Northern Kentucky business community. The Business Impact Awards presented by Huntington Bank, recognize businesses - small and large, new and long-standing, who are IMPACTING our Northern Kentucky Community through innovation, creativity, strong business practices and leadership. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Business Impact Award Categories Finalists!

SMALL (1-10), MEDIUM (11-50), LARGE (OVER 50) BUSINESS AWARDS - Recognizes companies that are industry leaders in their respective markets and represent NKY to the broader region by providing outstanding goods or services. Qualifying organizations must exemplify strong business and civic leadership, community involvement, good management practices and financial soundness. 

Small Business

Dollhouse Beauty Salon

Gross Insurance Agency, LLC

Gute Medical LLC

The Turning Pointe Dance Studio

Untangled Escapes Travel

Medium Business

C-Forward, Inc.

Emerge IT

Fortress Safety

Prolocity

Sweets & Meats BBQ

Large Business

Barnes Dennig

Clark Schaefer Hackett

Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises

Notre Dame Academy

Verst Logistics

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARD (FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT) - Recognizes a business or organization 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. These companies and organizations are truly of, by and for their communities. The employers continually work to help engage and empower their neighborhood, city and region. The organization supports workplace giving and employee engagement programs to improve Northern Kentucky. 

For-Profit

Chick-fil-A Houston Road

Jolly Plumbing Drains Heating & Air

New Riff Distilling

TENTE Casters, Inc.

Thrive Empowerment Center

Non-Profit

1N5

Adopt A Class

Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Cincinnati

Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky

The Carnegie

COOL PLACE TO WORK AWARD - Recognizes a business that is a fun place to work and demonstrates innovative initiatives to discover, grow, maintain, and retain its workforce while fostering a culture where employees value their jobs and enjoy going to work.

Baynum Solutions

Connico

Gravity Diagnostics

Perfetti Van Melle USA

Rudler, PSC

START-UP AWARD - Recognizes a business that has been in operation for at least one year but less than five. This business has shown proven growth and demonstrates sustainability. 

Builder Backed

Current HR

Elite Nannies on Demand

NKUs BizAccessHub

ReFlex: Recruiting Flexibility

INNOVATION AWARD - Recognizes a business that has inspired and delivered new thinking in the marketplace. In a world of sameness and business as usual, this business has bravely stepped into the unknown and delivered their unique point of difference. They have raised the bar and showcased Northern Kentucky as an area of thoughtful, innovative industry leaders. 

Ancra Cargo

Atlas Air Worldwide

GP Elevate, Powered by Gilman Partners

Management Performance International, Inc.

The Business Hospital

HERITAGE AWARD - This award recognizes a business that has demonstrated consistent stability and contributed significantly to the economic development of the Northern Kentucky community. The business has actively provided employment opportunities, remained engaged with the community, and sustained its relevance through both prosperous and challenging times. Eligible businesses must have been in operation for more than 25 years.

Atkins & Pearce

ATech Training

Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center

CTI Clinical Trials

R.A Jones

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD - This award recognizes exceptional achievements in energy efficiency, resource conservation, or innovative business practices that promote environmental sustainability. Applicants should demonstrate that their efforts positively impact the environment, achieve energy efficiency goals, or align with corporate sustainability objectives.

BlairTech

Melink Solar

Safran Landing Systems Kentucky

Sanitation District No. 1

Toyota Boshoku America, Inc.

Event Schedule

4-5pm: Networking, Cocktails, Appetizers, Say Cheese Photo Booth Sponsored by Be NKY

5-5:45pm: Award Program (Theatre Style Seating)

5:45 - 6pm: Networking/Close