Our NKY Philanthropy Symposium is a convening of leaders from around Northern Kentucky. This year, we will be bringing a series of affordable housing-related topics to the table. Attendees will also be able to provide their feedback on the topics presented to help better shape the future growth of Northern Kentucky.

At its current rate, workforce job-creation in Northern Kentucky is outpacing workforce housing availability, putting strain on residents and employers. The Northern Kentucky Housing Data Study (led by the Northern Kentucky Area Development District) found that the Commonwealth’s eight northernmost counties – Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton – need to create a combined 6,650 additional housing units beyond currently planned developments to support continued economic growth over the next five years. Join us to learn more about the data behind the study and explore potential strategies to address this challenge.

The day’s agenda will include:

• Data presentation on the Northern Kentucky Housing Data Study regarding our community’s current needs for income-aligned housing
• Elected officials panel discussing the challenges our Northern Kentucky counties and cities face related to our housing needs
• Overview on strategies employed by other communities beyond Northern Kentucky to meet housing demands
• Conversation with local developers and companies to share what is currently being done in our Northern Kentucky community related to income-aligned housing

HORIZON NONPROFIT AWARDS
The Horizon Nonprofit Awards are an additional component of the symposium and highlight the work of nonprofit leaders and volunteers who serve Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. This honor celebrates some of the Northern Kentucky nonprofit sector’s best and brightest and recognizes achievements in the areas of innovation, motivation, community building, ethical integrity, and strategic leadership.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients!

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR (LARGE NONPROFIT)
Tara Johnson-Noem
Northern Kentucky Area Development District

STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Jessica Miller
Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio

BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Jason Spaulding
Welcome House

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Jo Martin
Tattoo Removal Ink

Thank you to our generous sponsors!