Also, as is its annual custom, the CBC will hand out its Founder Award, to an individual who has and is providing “meritorious service in advancing the economic well-being of Covington. This year’s recipient will be Patrick Hughes, Partner of DBL Law for his community work. Patrick’s credentials including helping to bring the DBL firm and its 100-attorney headquarters to Covington. Patrick has also been instrumental in structing the legal contracts for many of the City’s leading development projects. He serves other leading NKY growth agencies in a volunteer capacity including the NKY Chamber, BE NKY and the Catalytic Development Fund. And he’s very involved in the community from a charity standpoint, serving on several nonprofit boards and currently serving as the President of his Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood Association Group.

The Council also wishes to thank additional substantial support from: Event Host Sponsor St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Spirit Sponsor the Milburn Group, Wine Sponsor Manning Contracting, Cocktail Hour Sponsor Huntington Bank, Founder Award Co-Sponsors DBL Law and Current HR, Parking Co-Sponsors Revival Vintage Bottle Shop and the Law Offices of Shannon Smith and Entertainment Sponsor meetNKY.