Rachel DesRochers, 2025 Executive of the Year - Small Organization
About the Awards Luncheon
Celebrating the People Who Make Northern Kentucky Stronger
Every day, nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders work behind the scenes to improve lives across Northern Kentucky. The Horizon Nonprofit Awards recognize these extraordinary individuals whose leadership, dedication, and service strengthen our communities and inspire others.
The Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon brings together nonprofit leaders, community partners, fundholders, donors, elected officials, and business leaders to celebrate the people whose work makes Northern Kentucky a stronger, more vibrant place to live.
This annual event shines a spotlight on the individuals who often work behind the scenes— leading organizations, serving on boards, volunteering their time, and inspiring positive change throughout our region. Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center (SETEC) as we celebrate the changemakers who make a lasting impact in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties.
Celebrate With Us
Be part of this special afternoon as we honor the 2026 award recipients and celebrate the collective impact of Northern Kentucky’s nonprofit sector. It will be an afternoon full of celebration, connection, and inspiration. Bring your team, gather your colleagues, or reserve a table for your organization and enjoy an opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about strengthening Northern Kentucky. Come celebrate the people who make our communities stronger–and be part of the room when we recognize their impact.
Reserve your seat today and join us for this inspiring celebration!
Event Details
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Award Categories
Executive of the Year (Large)
Executive of the Year (Small)
MVP – Nonprofit Staff Member
MVP – Nonprofit Board Member
Volunteer of the Year
NextGen Leader Award
Get Your Tickets
Purchase your ticket HERE.
Cultivating Change in Northern Kentucky
About the Community Impact Fund
The Community Impact Fund brings people together through collective giving to address Northern Kentucky’s greatest needs. By supporting nonprofits that innovate, collaborate, and create lasting change, the fund helps strengthen our region today while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
The Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon raises vital resources that allow Horizon to invest in nonprofits addressing Northern Kentucky’s most pressing needs.
Every dollar raised helps grow the Community Impact Fund, providing flexible grant funding for organizations that are driving innovation, strengthening partnerships, and creating meaningful change across our region. By celebrating the nonprofit leaders making a difference today, the awards also help ensure resources are available to support the community’s needs for year to come.
