2026 NEXT GENERATION LEADER AWARDS APPLICATION (NGLAs)

The Next Generation Leader Awards (NGLAs) recognize young professionals (ages 21-40) in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region for significant accomplishments within their chosen professional field, as well as their commitment and contribution to the community. These prestigious awards are hosted annually by Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP). NKYP is a program of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Awards will be presented in 11 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.)
• Professional Services (accounting, banking, insurance, architects, commercial developers, mortgage brokers, financial planners, business development/sales, attorney, HR, real estate, etc.)
• 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 and Community-Based Organizations (nonprofit professionals, first responders, social work, public sector workers, public health workers, state employees [non-policy/legislative], armed services, etc.)
• Advocacy and Government Affairs (lobbyists, policy advocates, government affairs professionals, public affairs strategists, legislative aides, local and government professionals, civic engagement leaders, etc.)
• Skilled Trades (manufacturing, construction, electricians, etc.)
• Technology (software developers, computer systems analysts, information security analysts, data analysts, web developers, etc.)
• Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain (logistics coordinators, logistics sales representatives, drivers, operations manager, material control analyst, etc.)

The NGLA Awards are a self-nomination-based program. Complete the application below to be considered.

The NGLAs recognize young professionals in Eleven industry categories. Each applicant should only apply under one category that best aligns with your career path, role and job responsibilities. 

Each applicant should only apply under one category that best aligns with your role and job responsibilities.