Northern Kentucky Chamber to Honor Local Business and Community Leaders at 2025 Annual Dinner on September 25th
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is set to host its annual dinner on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. This year's event, themed "Growing Together," reflects the region's unity and progress.
Awards and Recipients
The 2025 Annual Dinner will recognise several individuals and organisations for their contributions to the community and business. Here are the awards and their recipients:
The Walter R. Dunlevy/Frontiersman Award
Gary Moore, Boone County Judge/Executive, is the recipient of this year's award. This honour is bestowed upon individuals with a lifelong history of outstanding service to Northern Kentucky, exhibiting high standards of personal integrity and family responsibility.
The Walter L. Pieschel (MVP) Award
Caroline Weltzer, CFO of Viox & Viox, is the recipient of this year's MVP Award. This honour recognises a chamber member who has provided outstanding volunteer service during the past year.
The Northern Kentucky Unity Award
ArtsWave is the recipient of this year's Unity Award. This recognition goes to organisations for their contributions to community unity.
ImageMaker Award
The ImageMaker Award for 2025 goes to Hotel Covington. Although the criteria for this award are not detailed in the sources, it typically recognises organisations or individuals for their positive influence.
Devou Cup
Jeanne Schroer, CEO of The Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky, is the recipient of this year's Devou Cup. The criteria for this award are not detailed in the sources, but it typically honours significant contributions to the region's development.
Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Northern Kentucky Economic Development Award
Tom Banta, former Chief Real Estate Officer of Corporex, is the recipient of this year's Economic Development Award. This award honours individuals for their contributions to economic development in Northern Kentucky.
The Horizon Award
Shane Noem, Lobbyist and Chair of the Kenton County Republicans, and Tara Johnson-Noem, Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, are the recipients of this year's Horizon Award. This honour is given to individuals looking to the future and their contributions to growth and development.
Event Details
The dinner will begin with a cocktail reception from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, followed by dinner and award presentations from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. An after-party will take place from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
The NKY Chamber is also moving into the OneNKY Center in Covington. Brent Cooper is the president and CEO of the NKY Chamber.
[1] Source: NKY Chamber Annual Dinner [2] Source: NKY Chamber
- The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is set to honor Gary Moore, Boone County Judge/Executive, with the Walter R. Dunlevy/Frontiersman Award for his lifelong service to Northern Kentucky.
- This year's MVP Award goes to Caroline Weltzer, CFO of Viox & Viox, in recognition of her outstanding volunteer service to the chamber.
- ArtsWave, an organization that contributes to community unity, will receive the Northern Kentucky Unity Award.
- Hotel Covington, known for its positive influence, is the recipient of the ImageMaker Award for 2025.
- Jeanne Schroer, CEO of The Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky, has been chosen for the Devou Cup, which typically honors significant contributions to the region's development.
- Tom Banta, former Chief Real Estate Officer of Corporex, will receive the Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Northern Kentucky Economic Development Award for his contributions to economic development in the region. Shane Noem, Lobbyist and Chair of the Kenton County Republicans, and Tara Johnson-Noem, Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, are joint recipients of the Horizon Award for their future-focused contributions to growth and development.
The 2025 Annual Dinner, taking place at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, award presentations, and an after-party. In addition, the NKY Chamber is moving into the OneNKY Center in Covington, with Brent Cooper serving as its president and CEO.
Sources: [1] NKY Chamber Annual Dinner [2] NKY Chamber
