2026 NKYEC Excellence in Education Celebration Dinner

The Northern Kentucky region has a long history of supporting education and celebrating the vital role that educators, business leaders, and community partners play in ensuring our students are ready for college, career, and life. Continuing this tradition, the Northern Kentucky Education Council is proud to host the 2026 Excellence in Education Celebration. This annual event will be held on April 21, 2026, at Receptions Event Center in Erlanger, KY. As the premiere education event for the region, the dinner recognizes students, educators, community partners, and business leaders for their significant contributions to education. Awards presented for the evening will be the 2026 Golden Apple, AD Albright Teacher of the Year, Legacy Awards, Spirit of Determination, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Scholarship Student Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, Extraordinary Staff Award and many, many more.

The Excellence in Education Celebration is made possible due to the support of the following sponsors: Award Sponsors: NKU, American Fidelity, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Duke Energy; Event Sponsors: Gallagher Group, REH&A Architects; Friends of the Council: Shrout Tate Wilson, Tom Sexton & Assoc., Central Bank, Audio Enhancement: KDA Spaces, Roberts Insurance, Compass Municipal Advisors and many more wonderful NKY sponsors.

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