Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Cincy AI Week Leadership Awards
Nominate a local leader and changemaker today!
As Cincy AI Week 2025 approaches, we’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for this year’s Cincy AI Week Leadership Awards — a celebration of the individuals shaping the future of artificial intelligence with bold vision, responsible innovation, and community impact.
These awards recognize leaders from across the public and private sectors who are driving meaningful progress in AI, right here in the Cincinnati region — and beyond.
🌟 Award Categories
This year, we’ll be honoring excellence in five key areas:
Cincy Catalyst
Celebrating a leader transforming Cincinnati’s AI ecosystem.Future Builder Award
Recognizing a visionary shaping the next wave of human-centered technology.Guardian of Good
Honoring a leader advancing ethical, transparent, and responsible AI.AI Rising Star
Spotlighting an emerging voice with bold ideas and serious momentum.Inclusive AI Award
Celebrating work that ensures AI works for everyone.
🗓️ How It Works
Nominations are now open and will close June 9th, 2025.
Voting will take place live during Cincy AI Week, June 10–12, 2025.
Winners will be announced at the Closing Luncheon & Awards Reception on June 12.
Honorees will also be featured in a post-event recap and online announcement.
💡 Nominate a Leader Today
Do you know someone who’s helping to shape the future of AI in Cincinnati?
Whether they’re building responsible systems, inspiring collaboration, or leading from the front — we want to hear about them.
Let’s celebrate the people powering the region’s AI momentum — and setting the standard for what leadership looks like in the age of intelligent technology.
