Fort Thomas Independent Schools' Bill Bradford Named Next Generation Leader Award Finalist

The Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) have announced the 2019 Next Generation Leader Award (NGLA) finalists, which includes Fort Thomas Independent Schools Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Bill Bradford, in the Education and Workforce category.

Other Fort Thomas resident nominees are Justin Otto (Highlands '00), Keith Carlson and Murphy Stephens.

The NGLAs salute and applaud young professionals under the age of 40 for significant professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, and community impact. This year, the NGLAs celebrate ten years of highlighting talented young leaders, and the continued impact that former NGLA recipients are making throughout the region.

The finalists for 2019 are:

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION
Jacob Brooks, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Kirby Neumann, Cincinnati Museum Center
Justin Otto, Newport on the Levee

BUSINESS, FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES
Keith Carlson, VonLehman
Garry Horton, Gilman Partners
David Kay, PNC

COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING & SALES
Tess Brown, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky
Ryan Campbell, Cincinnati Bell
Suzanne Murray, Pure Romance

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SOCIAL SERVICES
Danielle Armine, Welcome House
Kim Harp, REDI
Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, Turner Construction

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
Bill Bradford, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Tom Haggard, Brighton Center
Amanda Klare, Beechwood Independent Schools

ENTREPRENEURIAL
Mavis Linnemann, The Delish Dish and Made by Mavis
Peeyush Shrivastava, Genetesis
Stephen Williams, Bouquet Restaurant

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Kristin Baldwin, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Laura Brinson, Northern Kentucky Health Department
Kevin Donnelly, REDI

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Emma Schmidt, Emma Schmidt & Associates
Brittany Sorrell, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Murphy Stephens, St. Elizabeth Healthcare

TECHNOLOGY, MANUFACTURING & DESIGN
Mike Grout, C-Forward
Miranda Sheeks, CTI
Chad Summe, Quotient Technology


In addition to the NGLAs, NKYP will reveal the winners of two additional awards:

2019 NKYP Legend Award: The NKYP Legend Award is presented to an individual that was an active young professional leader with Legacy/NKYP, and who has continued to inspire leadership and career success after their participation.

2019 Emerging Philanthropist Award: Presented by the Northern Kentucky Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, this award recognizes a young philanthropic leader, 40 years or younger, who demonstrates a passionate desire to give back and make Greater Cincinnati a more vibrant, prosperous region. The recipient gives generously of his or her time, experience, and resources for the benefit of our community – and inspires others to do the same.