Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards

The Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards (OWNK) honor women who exemplify notable achievement; outstanding service in their profession or to the Northern Kentucky community; and the qualities of personal integrity, perseverance, and leadership.

Nominations for the Outstanding Women program are now being accepted! Nominees should be made aware of your nomination. Past honorees are not eligible. A list of previous recipients and the history of the award program is available at: NKYChamber.com/OWNK

Nominations must be submitted on this electronic form and should include up to three (3) references. References may be submitted through this electronic form and/or may be submitted as a formal letter of support (not to exceed two pages each). The person submitting the nomination may also be one of the three (3) references.

Substantiating materials may also be submitted. Nominations and substantiating materials will not be returned. The maximum number of pages that can be submitted is ten (10) including the application.

All frequently asked questions and answers about the nomination process can be viewed HERE.

Nomination Deadline: March 12, 2027

For additional information contact: Holly Nibert Harrison, Director of Women's Initiative, at hnibert@NKYChamber.com

Nominee Name:

First NameLast Name

Nominee Company Name:

Nominee Title:

Nominee Email Address:

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Nominee Phone Number:

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominator Name:

First NameLast Name

Nominator Company Name:

Nominator Title:

Nominator Email Address:

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Nominator Phone Number:

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Have you notified the nominee that they have been nominated?

What are the first three (3) words that come to mind describing the nominee?

Nominee Career History:

Community Involvement: (includes athletic, business civic, community, government, political, professional, religious, social or other activities; please also list leadership positions nominee has held)

List previous awards nominee has received:

How has the nominee mentored and/or assisted other women in her career and/or personal life?

How long and in what capacity have you known the nominee?

Based on the award description above, why should the nominee receive this award?

Is there anything else you wish for the judges to consider when reviewing this nominee?

References: Nominations may include up to three (3) references. References must be submitted via this electronic form. Letters of recommendation will also be accepted but cannot exceed two (2) pages each. References listed below will be sent an email with the reference form to complete.

Reference #1 Name:

First NameLast Name

Reference #1 Email Address:

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Reference #1 Cell Phone Number:

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Reference #2 Name:

First NameLast Name

Reference #2 Email Address:

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Reference #2 Cell Phone Number:

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Reference #3 Name:

First NameLast Name

Reference #3 Email Address:

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Reference #3 Cell Phone Number:

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Substantiating Material: Additional materials may be submitted for consideration (photos, news articles, awards, etc.) The maximum number of pages to be submitted is ten (10), including references.

Support Material Piece 1:

Support Material Piece 2:

Support Material Piece 3: