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 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!

Apply HERE (self-apply, no nomination necessary!)

Nominate a Young Professional HERE!

Award Categories:

Arts, Entertainment & Hospitality (visual/performing arts, tourism, restaurants, hotels, retail, museums, etc.)

Education (teachers, school principals/vice principals, coaches, school board members, etc.)

Entrepreneurship (start-ups, business owners, small business incubators, etc.)

Medical & Healthcare Services (physicians, nurses, healthcare administrators, etc.)

Financial Services (accounting, banking, insurance, mortgage brokers, financial planners)

Professional Services (architects, commercial developers, business development/sales, attorneys, HR, real estate)

Media and Marketing (public relations, marketing professionals, writers/editors/content creators, media relations coordinators, graphic designers, communication strategists, brand ambassadors, social media managers, etc.)

Public Service & Community-Based Organizations (nonprofit professionals, first responders, social work, public sector workers, public health workers, state employees [non-policy/legislative], armed services, etc.)

Advocacy & Government Affairs (lobbyists, policy advocates, government affairs professionals, public affairs strategists, legislative aides, local and government professionals, civic engagement leaders, etc.)

Operations & Infrastructure (Skilled Trades, Technology, Transportation, Logistics)

SCORING:

Two regional experts from each category will use a scoring rubric to evaluate the submissions. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Professional Achievement
• Community Impact
• Demonstrated Leadership

*10 Bonus points are given to anyone who was a PRIOR YEAR FINALIST

Emcee: TBD

Event Schedule:TBD