Recognize and Celebrate Businesses and People
We amplify and celebrate the success and stories of businesses and leaders who have made their mark on the Cincinnati region. Their legacies make our communities better and inspire action.
We Believe in Celebrating the Region’s Most Valuable Assets
People and businesses are the lifeblood of the Cincinnati region. By recognizing them, we’re supporting them in making our region a great place to call home. As north stars of the region, they show us where we’ve been and where we can go, inspiring the next generation.
Great Living Cincinnatians
Presented annually by the Cincinnati Chamber since 1967, this is a celebration of leadership that exemplifies model leadership, vision, tenacity, and love of community.
We Are Making Black History
Making Black History is a yearly celebration to recognize and honor the region’s Black leadership during Black History Month. Through editorial style photos and videos of each honoree, we feature the stories and impact of these leaders who are living and working in our region and making Black history today.
Nelson Schwab, Jr. Distinguished Alumni Award
A yearly celebration to honor outstanding Leadership Cincinnati alumni whose contributions to the betterment of the Cincinnati region distinguish them as leaders amongst leaders.
The CQ (Civic Quotient) Award
The CQ (Civic Quotient) Award celebrates alumni of Leadership Center Programs who demonstrate a high CQ through publicly facing work. They demonstrate a clear understanding of the state of our region, its culture and history, the relationships and structures that guide decision making, and aspire to act and improve the public good. Given the complex dynamics in a region that sits at the meeting point of three different states, special attention is given to individuals who excel in spaces of collaboration.
Storefronts to the Forefront
Produced by Duke Energy, Huntington Bank and the Cincinnati Chamber, this third-year initiative is designed to further strengthen our region’s many unique neighborhood business districts. In 2024, Storefronts to the Forefront offered $5,000 grants to existing storefront businesses located in Blue Ash, OH, West Chester, OH, Newport, KY, Oxford, OH, Camp Washington, OH, Harrison, OH and Ft. Mitchell, KY. Recipients will be able to use the funds for capital improvements, marketing support, expansion investments, or other growth-related efforts. In addition, Storefronts to the Forefront will promote the business and surrounding district.
Women of Color in Tech
Through a grant from JPMorgan Chase and support from Google, the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and the Workforce Innovation Center are partnering with the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, Community Action Agency – Cincinnati | Hamilton County (CAA), Brighton Center, and the Gaskins Foundation to offer Women of Color in Tech. The program helps women of color in the Cincinnati region prepare for new careers in high-growth fields by offering Google Career Certificates paired with wrap-around support.
Rob Portman Public Service Award
The Rob Portman Public Service Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a distinguished career in public service.
