Furlong CEO Jude Hehman received the Ruth A. Eger Leaders of Distinction award at the Leadership Northern Kentucky 40^th anniversary alumni luncheon on August 2, 2019. Hehman was a member of Leadership Northern Kentucky’s 2011 class. Hehman was recognized for his business accomplishments and for his leader as mayor of the City of Fort Mitchell.

“I am proud to be receive this distinguished award,” said Jude Hehman. “Ruth Eger embodies the can-do spirit of Northern Kentucky and I am honored to join the accomplished list of recipients of this award.”

“We are excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Leadership NKY by honoring our Leaders of Distinction,” said Dawn Denham, Executive Director of Leadership Northern Kentucky. “With over 1,300 alumni, selecting recipients of this award is not an easy task. The four alumni chosen this year are leaders who have made a significant impact in our region. They are champions for Leadership NKY and our mission.”

Leadership Northern Kentucky uses the community as a classroom to develop leaders who will effectively serve the region. The programs are designed to help a diverse group of potential, emerging, and existing community leaders acquire an understanding of the strengths and challenges of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.