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.

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

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