2025 Young Professional of the Year Award

The Kentucky Chamber is celebrating the future of our Commonwealth by recognizing the trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers of tomorrow.

We’re proud to host the second annual Young Professional of the Year Award, honoring one outstanding Kentuckian under the age of 40 for exceptional leadership, innovation, and service in their career and community.

Nominate a rising leader today!
 

Click Here to Submit Your Nomination

• Nominations open now through May 27, 2025

• Finalists will be notified: June 17, 2025

• Public voting period: June 21 – July 1, 2025

  • One post will feature each finalist on the Chamber’s Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (Twitter) pages.

  • Votes will be counted based on the combined number of shares and likes on Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram:

• The winner will be recognized live at the Young Professionals Summit on July 25, 2025, in Louisville.

• On-stage recognition at the 2025 Young Professionals Summit

• Statewide recognition through Chamber communications and social media channels

• Highlighted in a press release distributed to Kentucky media

Connect with young professionals across the Commonwealth at the Kentucky Chamber's 2nd Annual Kentucky Young Professionals Summit.

Connect with young professionals across the Commonwealth at the Kentucky Chamber's Kentucky Young Professionals Summit. The summit is ideal for those who are early in their careers and seeking opportunities for professional development, networking, and learning. Engage with industry experts and connect with like-minded peers. The summit aims to create a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, foster a collaborative environment for the exchange of ideas, and assist in building valuable connections to enhance your skills to excel in your career. Don't miss the valuable networking and professional development opportunities this summit offers!
 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact Sawyer Coffey Noel at scoffey@kychamber.com.