The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) recognized more than 40 local business leaders and innovators this week who have positively impacted the Northern Kentucky Metro throughout the past year.
Ten of those finalists took home trophies from the 2026 annual Business Impact Awards, presented by Huntington Bank.
The Northern Kentucky business community and NKY Chamber converged at MegaCorp Pavilion in Newport to celebrate businesses of all sizes and tenures for their innovation, creativity, strong business practices and leadership.
Winners were announced in these categories:
• Small Business: Covington Community Montessori
• Medium Business: ATech Training
• Large Business: Clark Schaefer Hackett
• Community Champions Award – For-Profit: Jabil
• Community Champions Award – Nonprofit: Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance
• Cool Place to Work Award: Fort Thomas Coffee
• Start-Up Award: 4 Hounds Gear and Grooming
• Innovation Award: TradesNKY
• Heritage Award: Verst Logistics
• Judge’s Choice Award: The Radisson Hotel
“This year’s Business Impact Awards finalists have fueled economic growth, innovated with new ways of thinking and helped transform the NKY Metro region into a dynamic, welcoming place to live, work, learn, play, and give back,” said Brent Cooper, president and CEO of the NKY Chamber. “The caliber of nominees made this an incredibly tough decision, and each finalist represents the forward-thinking mindset, dedication, and energy that drive our region’s success. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists.”
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce