Help Us Celebrate Kentucky’s Next Generation of Leaders
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 third 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.
2026 Winner | Kelsey Hargis, Independence Bank
2026 Finalists
The Kentucky Chamber announced the Young Professional of the Year Award in August, which asked for nominations to recognize a young professional making a meaningful impact on their industry and community. Following the nominations, the Kentucky Chamber Board, business leaders representing a cross-section of industries across the Commonwealth, selected the following finalists.
What the Winner Receives
- On-stage recognition at the 2026 Young Professionals Summit
- Statewide recognition through Chamber communications and social media channels
- Highlighted in a press release distributed to Kentucky media
Questions?
Contact Sawyer Coffey Noel at scoffey@kychamber.com.